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Antifungal Susceptibility Testing Flucytosine

Order Code
182428
CPT
87186
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

Microbroth dilution (MIC)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Determines fungal susceptibility to flucytosine. Often used in cryptocoal meningitis treatment.

Specimen Type

Yeast isolated from a primary clinical specimen on a submitted mycological or bacterial medium

Volume

Pure culture yeast isolate on solid medium

Specimen Container

Solid medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Maintain specimen at Room temperature Contact Technical Support
Order Code
182428
CPT
87186
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

Microbroth dilution (MIC)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Determines fungal susceptibility to flucytosine. Often used in cryptocoal meningitis treatment.

Specimen Type

Yeast isolated from a primary clinical specimen on a submitted mycological or bacterial medium

Volume

Pure culture yeast isolate on solid medium

Specimen Container

Solid medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Maintain specimen at Room temperature Contact Technical Support