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Test Code FUNGS Fungal Smear

Specimen Type

Appropriate specimen for smear is the same as for culture. See specific site Fungus Culture for details

Preferred Collection Container

STL-CUP

Acceptable Collection Container

Same as for culture of specific site

Collection Instructions

The specimen will be divided for fungal culture and smear, mycobacteria culture and smear, and bacterial culture and Gram stain only if the specimen is accompanied by a properly completed requisition for each of these procedures and if the specimen is of adequate volume for all tests requested.

Collection Volume

Same as for culture of specific site

Minimum Collection Volume

Same as for culture of specific site

Rejection Criteria

Insufficient specimen volume; Swab; Inadequate labeling; Improper container; Specimen on outside of container; Incomplete requisition; If this duplicates Fungal Smear already done with other fungal culture.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Same as for culture of specific site.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 6:00am – 12:30am

EPIC Code

LAB905

Patient Preparation

Same as for culture of specific site

Turn Around Time

24 hours

Lab Department

Microbiology

Methodology

Calcofluor Stain

Alias

Fungal Smear; Mycology Stain; Fungus Stain Only; Fungus Smear Only;

Additional Information

This test is a direct microscopic examination of specimen for presence of yeast and hyphal forms of fungi.