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first letter of test name, or select test group, to review specifications: |
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| FUNGUS SMEAR |
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| Alternate Names: | None |
| Test Includes: | Fungus smear |
| Performed: | Daily |
| Turnaround Time: | 24 Hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
Specific site of specimen MUST be stated |
| Container / Tube: | Sterile container or swab |
| Minimum Volume: | NA |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | No fungal elements seen on smear |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Specimen not collected in sterile container. Specimen container must not be contaminated on the outside. Needles must be removed from syringes. Specimens not delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB fungus |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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