Culture, Yeast with Direct Fluorescent KOH and Limited Susceptibility
Also known as: Yeast Culture, Thrush, Candida
Use
This test is used to identify a clinically significant yeast and determine its susceptibility to a limited set of antifungal agents. It may be helpful in optimizing treatment for recurrent yeast infections. Susceptibility is measured as the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), aiding in guiding treatment decisions when species identification alone does not reliably predict susceptibility.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen
Buccal Swab
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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Collection Instructions
Oral or vaginal swab collected in Amies Liquid Transport Swab, Amies Gel Transport Swab, Amies Liquid Elution Swab (ESwab) or equivalent
Storage Instructions
Preserved swab specimen: Room temperature; Unpreserved urine: Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Specimen received frozen; specimen in formalin; stool; sputum; blood; bone marrow; hair; nails; serum; body fluid; tissue; preserved urine
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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