Test Code FC Fungus Culture
Additional Codes
Primary Code | Epic Code |
FC | LAB240 |
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Respiratory: sputums, bronchial washings and brushings, lung tissue
Non-respiratory: sterile swab, stool, fluids other than CSF and blood
CSF
Specimen Stability
Sputum: <72 hours refrigerated
All other specimens: Ambient, deliver to lab ASAP
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
Specimen Type
Respiratory, CSF, non-respiratory
Container
Sterile Container