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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| 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: | Fungal Culture - Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M FUNGAL | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See CSF Collection Guidelines Acceptable specimen: Adults:3 mL CSF Neonates: 1.5 mL CSF Submit CSF in a sterile screw-cap tube or sterile container. | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. Transport STAT to hospital laboratory to ensure specimen is received within 15 minutes from collection. Specimen must be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 1 hour of receipt in hospital laboratory. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Cryptococcal antigen testing performed routinely. Turnaround time for negative culture: 4 - 6 weeks. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | ||
