Fungal Culture (Miscellaneous)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FCUL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2572

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

• Fungal Culture (Nail Clipping)
• Fungal Culture (Skin Scraping)
• Fungal Culture (Swab)

Synonyms

Fungal specimen
Mould
Yeast

Turnaround Time

24 hours

An interim report is issued on any positive culture. Negative reports are issued after 14 days.

Specimen Type

• Aspirate
• Biopsy
• Fluid Other
• Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Contact Information