| Ordering Code | 645 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Fung. Cul. (Non-Hair/Nail/Skin/Bld) |
| Alias | Mold Culture Yeast Culture Fungus Culture other than Hair,Nail,Skin Fungal Culture (other than Hair, Nail, Skin) |
| Preferred Specimen | Any source other than hair, nail, skin, blood or stool |
| Preferred Container | Lower Respiratory Specimens (Expectorated Sputum, Tracheal Aspirate, Bronchial Wash or Lavage, Bronchial Brush) in Sterile Container, Tissue in Sterile Container, Wound Aspirates in Sterile Container, Sterile Body Fluids (CSF, Pleural Fld., etc.) in Sterile Container, Upper respiratory specimen on sterile swab in swab transport container |
| Optimum Volume | Tissue: 1 gm Lower Respiratory Specimens: 5 mL Sterile Body Fluids (CSF, Pleural Fld., etc.): 5 mL Wound Aspirates: 3 mL 2 Swabs Upper Respiratory Specimens: 2 Swabs 5 mL of Lavage |
| Collection Instructions | Indicate the specimen source on the requisition Lower Respiratory Specimens: Expectorated sputum: first morning specimen (not saliva) is recommended. |
| Handling Instructions | Tissue: Add sterile normal saline to prevent specimen from drying Lower Respiratory Specimens: Refrigerate as soon as possible. Add sterile saline to Bronch Brushings to prevent drying. |
| Transport Requirements | Tissue: Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated Lower Respiratory Specimens: Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated Sterile Body Fluids (CSF, Pleural Fld., etc.) Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated Upper Respiratory Specimens: Oahu and Airline: Swab = Ambient Lavage = Refrigerated Wound Aspirates: Oahu and Airline: Swab = Ambient Aspirates = Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Tissue: Ambient: 2 Hours Refrigerated: 2 Days Lower Respiratory Specimens: Ambient: 2 Hours Refrigerated: 2 Days Sterile Body Fluids (CSF, Pleural Fld., etc.): Ambient: 2 Hours Refrigerated: 2 Days CSF is stable 5 Days at 33-37 Deg C Upper Respiratory Specimens: Ambient: Upper Resp. Washes/Lavages = 2 Hours Upper Resp. Swabs = 2 Days Refrigerated: Upper Resp. Washes/Lavages = 2 Days Upper Resp. Swabs = 2 Days Wound Aspirates: Ambient: Aspirates = 2 Hours Swabs = 2 Days Refrigerated: Aspirates = 1 Days Swabs = 2 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Stool, Dry cotton swab, Frozen, Specimen older than stability limits, Tissue in formalin, Syringe with needle received Note: Specimens with rejection concerns that cannot be recollected (e.g. surgical tissue) will be processed upon receipt and the ordering physician consulted. |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 4 Weeks Additional time is required for identification if culture is positive. |
| Methodology | Visual examination for fungal growth on selective & non- selective media. Identification of isolate(s) by morphological, growth and/or biochemical characteristics. |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 31, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| Report Status: | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| Result: | ALL | See report. |
