Fungus Culture - (Respiratory)

Test Includes

Fungal smear included with culture

Summary Test Name

Fungus Culture - (Respiratory)

Container Microbiology

Respiratory Bronchial Aspirate, Tracheal Aspirate, Sputum, Ear Drainage in a sterile container or leuken trap

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 2 hours of collection

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

Respiratory Aspirate: >2 ML

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Preliminary reports issued Monday and Thursday. Negative results finalized after 28 days.

Reference Value

No Growth

Test Results

No Growth / Identification of yeast or mold with quantitation / fungal MIC performed on request.