Yeast Susceptibility Testing, Itraconazole
Also known as: Antifungal Susceptibility Testing, Fungal Susceptibility Testing
Use
This test is used to determine the susceptibility of yeast isolates to antifungal agents.
Special Instructions
It is essential to submit a pure culture yeast isolate on solid medium, tightly sealed, in an etiologic agent packaging for testing. Turnaround time may vary due to additional confirmatory or reflex tests.
Limitations
Susceptibilities cannot be reported if the organism fails to grow in the test medium, and susceptibilities cannot be performed on mixed cultures. The test's performance characteristics were determined by Labcorp, but it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 29577-4
- 42804-5
- 25452-4
Result Turnaround Time
4-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Other
Volume
Pure culture yeast isolate on solid medium
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Solid medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging
Storage Instructions
Maintain media at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Isolate nonviable; yeast isolate other than Candida species (e.g., Cryptococcus species); non-yeast isolate (e.g., bacteria or mold); unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label