Culture Referred for Identification, Fungus
Use
This test is useful for the identification of pure isolates of filamentous fungi and yeast. It involves specific methodology to accurately identify fungal organisms, which is critical for appropriate treatment and management of fungal infections.
Special Instructions
Specimens must be in a pure culture and actively growing, isolated mold or yeast in Sabouraud dextrose agar slant, or inhibitory mold agar slant. Ensure to follow shipping instructions as detailed in the Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines. Specimen source and isolate description, including Gram stain reaction, morphology, and tests performed, must be provided.
Limitations
Contaminated or mixed cultures can delay results or make identification impossible. Improper specimen collection and handling may also result in misidentification or testing issues.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 42804-5
Result Turnaround Time
2-35 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Other
Volume
Isolated mold or yeast
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Sabouraud dextrose agar slant, or inhibitory mold agar slant
Collection Instructions
Yeast or filamentous fungus in pure culture, actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.
Storage Instructions
Ambient (preferred)
Causes for Rejection
Agar plate