Culture, Yeast with Limited Susceptibility
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 assessed by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), the lowest drug concentration preventing microbial growth.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Yeast isolate susceptibility (MIC)
Other
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen
Nasal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
One swab specimen in transport medium • 5 mL unpreserved urine
Collection Instructions
Oral or vaginal swab collected in Amies Liquid Transport Swab, Amies Gel Transport Swab, Amies Liquid Elution Swab (ESwab) or equivalent
Causes for Rejection
Stool; Sputum; Blood; Bone Marrow; Hair; Nails; Specimen received frozen; Specimen in formalin; Serum; Body fluid; Tissue; Preserved urine
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours (preserved swab) |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours (preserved swab); 48 hours (unpreserved urine) |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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