Yeast Susceptibility Testing, Anidulafungin
Also known as: Anidulafungin Antifungal AST, Fungal AST, Fungal Susceptibility Testing
Use
This test is used to determine the susceptibility of yeast isolates to antifungal agents.
Special Instructions
Maintain the yeast isolate on solid medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging at room temperature. Ensure the isolate is viable and correctly labeled to prevent rejection.
Limitations
Susceptibilities cannot be reported if the organism fails to grow in the test medium. It cannot be performed on mixed cultures or non-yeast isolates such as bacteria or mold. The test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA, requiring caution in interpretation and application of results.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 29577-4
- 42804-5
- 55343-8
Result Turnaround Time
4-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Other
Volume
Pure culture yeast isolate on solid medium
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Solid medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging
Storage Instructions
Maintain media at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Isolate nonviable; yeast isolate other than Candida species (e.g., Cryptococcus species); non-yeast isolate (e.g., bacteria or mold); unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant