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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 - Eye, critical - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M FUNGAL | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimens: biopsy, corneal scrapings, enucleation, ulcers, keratitis, intraocular fluid, vitreous/aqueous eye fluid, endophthalmitis, lacrimal gland/canal, anterior chamber fluid, washing fluid. Submit specimen in a sterile container. Refer to Eye Specimen Collection - Guidelines for Physicians MI6006 | ||
| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate. Specimen MUST be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 2 hours of collection. Specimen may be inoculated to media at the bedside. Media kits are available from DSC Microbiology. Transport inoculated media plates and remaining specimen with a gel pack. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Indicate left or right eye on requisition. Swabs are NOT suitable. Turnaround time for negative culture: up to 4 weeks. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, April 2, 2020 | ||
