| 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: Viable fungal isolate in pure culture on nonblood-containing fungal medium.
Transport: Viable fungal isolate in pure culture on nonblood-containing fungal medium at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Indicate the suspected pathogen and the source of isolate. Results may be delayed if growth of the organism is inadequate.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable, frozen, or mixed cultures. Leaking containers. Organisms submitted on an agar plate.
Stability: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
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