Culture, Yeast, with Identification
Also known as: Yeast Culture, Thrush, Candida
Use
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.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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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 |
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