Fungus Smear

SIM

CPT

Synonyms

Specimen Type

Container

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

None

Volume

0.5 mL

Additional Information

None

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

None

Transport Requirements

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Rejection Criteria

Improperly labeled /identified specimen. Inappropriate specimens: blood, bone marrow ,catheter tips

Reference Range

No yeast or hyphae seen

Critical Value

Test Includes

Methodology

Testing Frequency

Reviewed By

Reviewed Date

Supplemental