Fungal Smear




Test Mnemonic

FUNGSM

CPT Codes

  • 87210 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

20431-3

Aliases

  • Calcofluor Stain
  • Calcofluor White Stain
  • KOH Prep
  • KOH Preparation

Includes

  • Microscopic Examination for fungal elements using Calcofluor stain.

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLFluid, bodySterile container  See fungal culture test for collection details.
OneSwab(s)Transport Medium  See fungal culture test for collection details.
1 mLAspirate, gastricSterile container Ambient 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientSkin, hair or nails: 2 weeks; All other specimens: 72 hours
RefrigeratedSkin, hair or nails: Unacceptable; All other specimens: 72 hours
FrozenSkin, hair or nails: Unacceptable; All other specimens: Unacceptable

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

2 days

Methodology

Name Description
Calcofluor White Stain 

Reference Range

Fungal Smear
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       No fungus seen 

Special Info

Smear may be negative when culture is positive.

Clinical Info

Test includes microscopic examination only to rule out fungal infection. Culture recommended (order code= FCULSM).

Clinical Limitation

n/a

Clinical Reference

n/a