Biomarkers · Chemical
Culture Fungus Skin Hair or Nails
- Also listed as
- Culture, Fungus, Skin, Hair or Nails
- LOINC codes
- 580-1
- Tests that measure Culture Fungus Skin Hair or Nails
- Quest Diagnostics 1
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Culture, Fungus, Skin, Hair or Nails 39515
Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Daily; Report available: 29 days
Quest Diagnostics catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Fungal Culture • Isolation and Identification
- Collection
- Remove hairs with forceps, scrape skin or scalp scales, clip nails and include keratin scrapings. Cleanse skin with alcohol before scraping. Cleanse feet and hands before collecting nails. Refrigeration is not recommended because it can inhibit dermatophytes.
- Reference notes
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Codes and registries
LOINC 580-1
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
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