Test Information:
This is a laboratory test to identify yeast and molds in clinical microbiology laboratories with correlation to culture plate and microscopic reading. It also uses MALDI-TOF MS to identify molds rapidly in clinical laboratories, which is of increasing importance for appropriate patient management to identify opportunistic fungi causing infection in compromised patients.
Specimen Container:
Isolate in Sabouraud’s Dextrose Agar (SDA)
Specimen Type:
- Pure growth of Filamentous Fungi isolated on SDA from Fungal CS.
- A week old isolate on SDA
Required Volume:
Confluent growth
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
1. Result of Culture and Sensitivity of the isolate for testing must be included, especially the identification.
2. Ensure that the isolate to be forwarded is sealed using parafilm (triple packaging).
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 30°C
Stability: 7 days
Transport Temperature:
Room (18°C to 24°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
5 to 14 days
(May be extended depending on the pathogenic organisms isolated).