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Test Details

Fungal Culture

General Info:

Description:

Fungal culture tests are performed to identify pathogenic fungi responsible for infections. Individuals weakened by chronic illness, undergoing prolonged antibiotic treatment, or experiencing compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable to fungal infections. Healthcare professionals utilize this test for isolating fungal species and conducting susceptibility testing, aiding in the selection of appropriate antifungal therapy.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Abscess, Amniotic Fl, Ascites Fl, Bile, Breast Milk, Cyst Fl, Endomet Asp, Eye Fl, Fluid, Hair, ICDF, Joint Fl, Lavage, Lymph Node, M Ear Fl, Pancreas Fl, PD Fl, Pelvic Fl, Pericardial Fl, Peritoneal Fl, Prostatic Fl, Pus, Synov Fl, BAL, Bronch Br, Trach Asp, ET Tube, Blood, Bone Marrow, Bronch Bx, Bronch Wash, Nail, Pleural Fl, Scraping, Sputum, Tissue, Urine, CSF, Ear, Genital, Penis, Scalp, Vag, Wound, Abdominal Fl

Container Type: 

Sterile Cup

Volume: 

1

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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