Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Microscopy/ culture/ sensitivity (M/C/S)
Synonyms/Aliases
Fungal microscopy, culture & identification
Abbreviations
Fungal M/C/S
Type
Profile/ panel (bundled tests)
Results
Results are ready in 21-28 days (or as soon as positive results are obtained)
Method
Culture & pathogen identification using conventional methods. If indicated, antifungal susceptibility testing is ordered at additional cost.
Temp
Transportation at Room temperature (swabs)
Setup
The setup is Perfomed Daily
Pre-analytic Considerations
N/A
Components / Parameters
Pathogen isolation, identification & reporting of appropriate antibiotics as applicable
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample type
STOOL
Container/ preservative
Clean, leak proof container
Sample volume
If a swab is collected, submit two in transport media; if fluid is collected, submit 3-5ml.
Rejection criteria
Labeling Issue (Unlabeled/ Mislabeled); Missing Request Form; Incorrect Preservative/ Container; Frozen Sample.
Other Instructions
For specific instructions for blood, stool, urine, hvs, csf culture, refer to specific test for appropriate instructions.
Reference intervals
No growth obtained/ no pathogens isolated
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of suspected mycoses including recovery and identification of dermatophyte fungi.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A