Test Mnemonic

CUFUNHSN

Collect

Cuttings or scrapings of skin, hair, or nails.
Source of specimen is required on the transport container and requisition.

Specimen Preparation

Place specimen in a sterile container. 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient (20-25oC):  Specimen in a sterile container. 
Source of specimen is required on the transport container and requisition.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient:  1 week

Unacceptable Conditions

Refrigerated or Frozen samples.

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

Up to 4 weeks

Performing Lab

Avera McKennan Regional Laboratory

CPT Codes

87101

Methodology

Standard reference microbiology procedures.
Ordering / Collection

Test Mnemonic

CUFUNHSN

Collect

Cuttings or scrapings of skin, hair, or nails.
Source of specimen is required on the transport container and requisition.

Specimen Preparation

Place specimen in a sterile container. 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient (20-25oC):  Specimen in a sterile container. 
Source of specimen is required on the transport container and requisition.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient:  1 week

Unacceptable Conditions

Refrigerated or Frozen samples.
Test Performance / Compliance

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

Up to 4 weeks

Performing Lab

Avera McKennan Regional Laboratory

CPT Codes

87101

Methodology

Standard reference microbiology procedures.
Clinical Information
Internal Lab Use Only