Test Code CXF Fungal Culture

Important Note

NAH Outreach Interface Order

Abscess aspirates, bronchial brushings/washes, BALs, sputum, bone marrow, CSF and body fluids, vaginal swabs, skin scrapings, tissue, nails

Sterile leak-proof container

Syringe with needle removed

0.5 mL fluid

0.5 g tissue/nail

24 hours at 20-25°C

Variable stabilty per specimen source. Please contact Laboratory if specimen cannot be delivered within 24 hours of collection.

Time to Negative: 4 weeks

Transport specimen to Lab at room temperature.

87101

Result Code	Result Name
CXFHSN	C Fungal (hsn)