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| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Candida/Vincent's Organisms - Mouth - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M MOUTH | ||
| Primary Container: | Liquid Amies transport swab (red lid) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimen: mouth, tongue, buccal, gingiva, gum, palate, Swab whitish patches of exudate on bed of inflammation or ulceration of gingival crevices or larynx. Submit swab Amies transport media.
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| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Gram stain only performed for yeast and Vincent's organisms. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, March 11, 2024 | ||
