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Culture, Candida species, Identification Only

Test Code
CXYST


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB16362


Includes
Culture and identification of Candida species only. 


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Swab
Source: Oral (mouth), vaginal
Collection Container: E-Swab
Specimen Volume: Swab




Transport Container
E-Swab


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours

Must be received within 48hrs of collection




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Improperly labeled specimen, insufficient volume, specimen not submitted in appropriate transport container, dried specimen or swabs received.




Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available

11 days




Reference Range
Negative for Candida sp. 


Clinical Significance
Candida are normal mouth and vaginal flora. Clinical correlation is necessary to determine the significance of the detection of these organisms. 


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: May 10, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, May 10, 2023


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