Specimen Collection Requirements

Dept:Microbiology

Collection Container:

Sterile Container or Swab

Specimen:VariesCollection Notes:Must note source on test requisition and collection container. This test should be ordered for respiratory sources (sputum, trachael aspirates, BALs, bronchial washes), Wounds and other body sites where pathogenic fungi may occur.Transport Temperature:Room TemperatureTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSPerformed:Monday - SundayReported:3-6 WeeksMethodology:Culture, fungalCPT:87102Stability:Room Temperature: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 3 Days; Frozen: UnacceptableReference Range:

No fungus isolated.

Notes:Additional tests may be performed based on primary test results and an additional fee may be charged. Yeast will also be identified by this method.