Fungal Culture (Swab)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FSW

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2571

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

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

Synonyms

Culture

Turnaround Time

48 hours

An interim report is issued on any positive culture. Negative reports are issued after 10 days.

Specimen Type

• Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Pre-testing Requirements

Exclude indigenous flora by cleaning the surface.

Once collected, place swab in transport medium.

Additional Specimen Information

General Mycology: All Sites

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

For further information, contact the Microbiology Department via Lablink or the Clinical Microbiologist:

Dr Sally Roberts , Microbiologist: ext 22705 Cellphone 021 674 140
Dr Sharmini Muttaiyah , Microbiologist: ext 22700 Cellphone 021 615 892
Dr Mary de Almeida , Microbiologist: ext 22700 Cellphone 021 170 9117
Dr Matthew Blakiston , Microbiologist: contact via Lablink

Contact Information