Fungus Culture - (Urine)

Test Name

Fungus Culture - (Urine)

LIS Code

FUNURN

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Microbiology

Test Includes

Fungal smear included with culture

Summary Test Name

Fungus Culture - (Urine)

Container Microbiology

Urine (Bladder Drainage, Bladder Washings) / Cystostomy Fluid in a sterile container

Transport Time

Within 2 hours of Collection

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Preliminary reports issued daily Monday through Friday. Negative results finalized after 7 days.

Reference Value

No Growth

Test Results

No Growth / Quantity & Identification of yeast or Mold / Fungal MIC performed on request.

Additional Test Information

First morning specimen preferred