Smear: Fungus Smear

Critical Value

Fungal elements seen from sterile source

Summary Test Name

Smear: Fungus Smear

Container Microbiology

Specimen in sterile container or BBL Culturette

Specimen Stability

12 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

1 ml

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

If received by 12:00 hours results available by 16:00 hours seven days a week

Reference Value

No fungal elements seen.

Test Results

Fungal elements seen or not seen

Additional Test Information

Cytology fixatives interfere with interpretation