Fungal short-term culture
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Respiratory samples (including sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial washing, etc.); Sterile fluids (including pleural fluid); Swabs (including ENT, oral, genital, etc.); Swabs in Amies transport medium; other samples in sterile universal container |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or store overnight at room temperature |
| Turnaround time | 2 weeks |