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Yeast antifungal susceptibility testing using the Broth Microdilution (BMD) method

Order Code
262409
CPT
87186x6
Test Details
Synonyms

BMD Antifungal Susceptibility

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Broth microdilution

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday - Friday

Test Overview

Broth microdilution (BMD) is the reference (gold-standard) method recommended by CLSI and EUCAST for testing antifungal susceptibility of yeasts (such as Candida and Cryptococcus).

Specimen Type

Pure isolate Yeast/candida colony

Volume

N/A

Specimen Container

Pure isolate Yeast/candida colony On SAB or Blood agar

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
Refrigerated 1 week
Order Code
262409
CPT
87186x6
Test Details
Synonyms

BMD Antifungal Susceptibility

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Broth microdilution

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday - Friday

Test Overview

Broth microdilution (BMD) is the reference (gold-standard) method recommended by CLSI and EUCAST for testing antifungal susceptibility of yeasts (such as Candida and Cryptococcus).

Specimen Type

Pure isolate Yeast/candida colony

Volume

N/A

Specimen Container

Pure isolate Yeast/candida colony On SAB or Blood agar

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
Refrigerated 1 week