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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 - Urine - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M FUNGAL | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | First morning void preferred. Submit midstream urine specimen in a sterile container. | ||
| Processing: | Specimens for dimorphic systemic fungal infections (i.e. Coccidioidomycosis, Blastomycosis, Histoplasmosis ) MUST be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 2 hours of collection. 24 hour urine samples are NOT acceptable. Turnaround time for negative culture: up to 4 weeks. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Specimen will be cultured for yeast only unless specific fungal request received; indicate specific fungal request on requisition. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Sunday, May 10, 2020 | ||
