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Lab Test Dictionary

Fungal Culture


Synonyms

Mold culture

Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

RCHSD Microbiology


Epic ID

LAB240

Lab Test Days

upon receipt

Standard TAT

4 weeks

Stat TAT

N/A


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Please Specify exact anatomical site of tissue or fluid (If source is skin, hair, or nails - order LAB1294). Specimens collected in swabs are discouraged due to reduced recovery of organisms.

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Specimen must be submitted in closed containers without preservatives. Specify anatomic source of specimen


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.

Rejection Criteria

Significant delay in transport

Test Volume Required

N/A

Minimum Test Volume

N/A

Processing Instructions

Refer to microbiology processing manual


Included Tests

Culture examination for yeast and molds


Revised

08-03-17