| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for fungal culture and identification of mould/yeast. DNA probes available for Histoplasma, Coccidioides, and Blastomyces
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Sun-Sat
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Within 28 days
Culture: Preliminary: negative at 1 week or as soon as found positive
Final negative: 4 weeks
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Material or fluid from any body site. (Min: 1 mL fluid) Source of specimen is required.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Specimen in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C. Place each specimen in an individual sealed bag.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Indicate suspected organism(s). A single specimen may be cultured for both bacteria and fungi. Vaginal, throat, and stool specimens are processed only for Yeast Culture (0060150), even if ordered as a fungal culture. Media is available for direct inoculation. If CSF cannot be transported within eight hours, hold CSF at 35°C until the time of transport. For blood specimens, refer to Blood Culture, Fungal (0060070).
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile samples, insufficient volume, and leaking containers. Catheter tips.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
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