Fungal Culture and Susceptibility Test (Lower Respiratory Tract Specimen)Inclusion:1. Potassium hydroxide Mount (KOH)
Specimen:
Sputum
Volume/Quantity:
3-5 mL
Shedule of Collection:
Prior to antifungal therapy
Collection/Storage/Handling/Transport:
Collection: Rinse the mouth with water and bring up a deep cough
: Collect in a sterile screw-cap container
Storage: If ? 2 hours, store at Room Temperature
: If > 2 hours, refrigerate at 4°C (maximum of 24 hours)
Handling: Observe Triple Packaging Guid
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