| Method |
Culture |
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| CPT Code |
87101 |
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| Preferred Specimen |
Skin Scrapings |
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
None |
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| Specimen Container |
Sterile Container |
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| Specimen Identification |
Label container with patient’s first name, last name and DOB include date and time of collection. |
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| Special Instructions |
- Indicate specimen source on requisition slip
- Wipe lesions with alcohol. Scrape the entire lesion with a sterile scalpel. Place specimen into a
- Include any pertinent clinical information on requisition.
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship at room temperature. |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Leaking Specimen
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
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| Turn-around-time |
4 weeks |
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