Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD13034Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Susceptibility, Yeast, Limited Panel
Also known as: Candida Susceptibility
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container; Other acceptable specimens: pure isolate collected on a plate or swab
Minimum Volume
1 slant • 1 plate • 1 swab
Container
Double-walled container
Causes for Rejection
Non-viable • Frozen isolates
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Room temperature: Determined by viability |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated: Determined by viability |
| Frozen | Frozen: Unacceptable |
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