| Description |
Isolation and identification of fungus from diagnostic samples. Preliminary reports will be sent out at approximately day 14 with final report to follow after 4 weeks of incubation. |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Fee |
$38 |
| Days Tested |
Mon | Tue | Wed |Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time |
14-28 days, some isolates may require additional incubation for structure formation and may result in extended turnaround time |
| Species |
All |
| Specimen |
Fluid (0.5 mL minimum), tissue |
| Sampling Requirements |
Aseptically collected sample. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue. |
| Collection Container |
Sterile, sealed, leak-proof, plastic container |
| Packaging Instructions |
Label all samples. Ship at room temperature. Overnight or 2-day shipping recommended whenever possible. |
| Additional Information |
Check out our Microbiology page for helpful collection and interpretation information. |