| Lab Section | Bacteriology |
| Test Description | Culture and identification of fungus or yeast. Does not include antimicrobial susceptibility. |
| Species | All |
SUBMISSION DETAILS
| Sample Type | Hair and skin flakes/scabs for dermatophyte culture Tissue or body fluids for systemic mycoses |
| Container | Dry sealed container (paper envelope) for hair and scabs Fresh tissue: sealed leak-proof container Fluids: red top tube Swabs: Amies transport media (BBL Culture Swab Plus) |
| Special Submission Instructions | If suspect systemic mycoses: Call the lab to inform of shipment Label the submission form and primary container “High Risk”. Label the outside of the shipping container “Special Handling”. Ship tissues, fluids, and swabs with cold packs. |
| Turnaround time | 14-30 business days |