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87220 Tissue examination for fungi

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: fungal tissue exam, fungal stain tissue, tissue fungus ID

Microscopic examination and identification of fungal organisms directly from tissue specimens using stains and morphologic features.

Clinical Context

Direct examination of tissue for fungal infection including skin, lung, and other biopsies. Provides rapid fungal identification when histology is performed.

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Specialties

pathologyhistopathologydermatology

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