Test ID FFLUC Fluconazole (Diflucan)

Method Name
CLSI Broth dilution
Reporting Name
Fluconazole (FLU)Specimen Type
VariesContainer/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 (Supply T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Ambient |
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
4 - 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
U.T. Health Science Ctr San AntonioCPT Code Information
84999 - Unlisted Chemistry 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)
87187 - mould or yeast - MLC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)