Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD71103Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Culture, Yeast, with Identification
Also known as: Yeast Culture, Thrush, Candida
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
The significance of a yeast isolate varies with the organism identification, specimen source, and the clinical symptoms exhibited by the patient.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Vaginal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
One swab specimen in transport medium
Container
Amies Liquid or Gel Transport Swab or ESwab
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 specimens at room temperature or refrigerated; unpreserved urine refrigerated only
Causes for Rejection
Stool; sputum; blood; bone marrow; hair; body fluid; nails; specimen in formalin; serum; preserved urine; tissue
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |