Fungal Culture and Susceptibility Test (Upper Respiratory Tract Specimen)Inclusion:1. Potassium hydroxide Mount (KOH)
Specimen:
Throat swab / Oropharyngeal swab / Nasopharyngeal swab / Nasal sinus
Volume/Quantity:
1 swab
Schedule of Collection:
Prior to antifungal therapy
Collection/Storage/Handling/Transport:
Collection: Collect aseptically using a swab
*Use a flexible swab for nasopharynx
Storage: If ? 2 hours, store at Room Temperature
Handling: Observe Triple Packaging Guidelines
Transport: Transport within 2 hours at Room Temperature
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