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Test Code FLUCS Fluconazole (Diflucan) Susceptibility Testing

Infectious


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media

Specimen Volume: Organism in pure culture

 

Complete and submit with specimen: Fungus Testing Lab request form

 

Collection Instructions:

1.  Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.

2.  Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic     agent/infectious substance.


Method Name

CLSI Broth dilution

Reporting Name

Fluconazole (FLU) Susceptibility

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient

Reject Due To

Specimens other than Actively growing mold in pure culture

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

6 to 17 days

Performing Laboratory

U.T. Health Science Ctr San Antonio

CPT Code Information

87999 - Unlisted Microbiology Procedure (Refer to patient report to apply the appropriate CPT code in place of this unlisted CPT code based on specimen source.)

87188 - mould - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)

87186 - yeast - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FLUCS Fluconazole (FLU) Susceptibility Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FLUCS Fluconazole (FLU) Susceptibility Not Provided