| Methodology: |
Nucleic Acid Probe
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Actively growing fungal isolate in pure culture.
Specimen Preparation: Transport sealed container pure culture on non-blood containing fungal medium. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. If culture is suspected to be of a microorganism listed by the IATA as infectious to humans, submit according to Biological Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Results may be delayed if growth of the organism is inadequate.
Unacceptable Conditions: Mixed or non-viable organisms. Agar plate.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
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