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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: | Fungal Culture - Mouth - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M FUNGAL: USE FOR R/O YEAST/FUNGAL AND A HISTORY OF TREATMENT FAILURE. | ||
| Primary Container: | Liquid Amies transport swab (red lid) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Submit swab in 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: | Fungal culture is only available for mouth specimens with a request for r/o yeast/fungus And history of treatment failure. Turnaround time for negative fungal culture: up to 4 weeks. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, March 11, 2024 | ||
