Test Code FLUCS Fluconazole (Diflucan) Susceptibility Testing
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.
Special Instructions
Method Name
CLSI Broth dilution
Reporting Name
Fluconazole (FLU) SusceptibilitySpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen 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 daysPerforming Laboratory
U.T. Health Science Ctr San AntonioCPT 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 |