Fungal Culture and Susceptibility Test (Exudate)Inclusion:1. Potassium hydroxide Mount (KOH)
Specimen:
Abscess / Aspirate / Drainage / Ear Discharge / Eye Discharge / Pus / Wound Discharge
Volume/Quantity:
? 0.5 mL (for aspirate)
Or
1 swab
Schedule of Collection:
Prior to antifungal therapy
Collection/Storage/Handling/Transport:
Collection: Collect exudate, pus or drainage by aspiration using a sterile needle and syringe
: Place the aspirate in a sterile vial. The syringe can also serve as the transport container
: Sterile cotton swabs can also be used to collect sample
: Put the
Running Day:
Daily
Cut off Day and Time:
Not Applicable
Note: during weekends, holidays and after office hours specimens are received in the clinical laboratory
Turnaround Time:
4 weeks
Fee:
₱3,500.00
Status:
Available