Fungus culture, non-blood or skin Non-blood or skin fungus culture
Test Includes
Culture, Fungus Non-Blood or Skin
Methodology
Standard culture procedures
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated specimens Dry swabs Swabs not submitted in transport media Leaking containers Non-sterile containers Specimens submitted in fixative (formalin) Frozen specimens
Reference Range(s)
No growth
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Sterile collection container
Minimum Volume
N/A
Sample Stability
2 days room temperature
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Collection Instructions
Tissue, sterile body fluid, swabs from ear, wounds, or genital area. Avoid skin contamination during collection. Room temperature.
