| Methodology: |
Nucleic Acid Probe
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Actively growing fungal isolate in pure culture.
Specimen Preparation: Transport sealed container with pure culture on non-blood containing fungal medium.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required. Indicate isolate identification. Results may be delayed if growth of the organism is inadequate.
Unacceptable Conditions: Mixed or non-viable organisms. Agar plate. Frozen specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
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