| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for yeast culture. Standard reference procedures for identification and/or ITS rDNA Sequencing.
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| Reported: |
Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected
Final negative within 8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Genital, fecal, oral cavity (esophagus, gums, mouth, teeth, throat, tongue, etc) specimens, or urine.
Specimen Preparation: Swabs: Transport in bacterial transport media.
Urine: Transfer 10 mL urine to a sterile container (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Catheter tips.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
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