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CULTURE, FUNGAL

Message
Collect specimens following sterile collection techniques.


Test Code
LAB16821 CXFUN


Alias/See Also
CXFUN


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimens must be received within 24 hours of collection (Refrigerated unless otherwise indicated) Minimum Testing Volume: 2 mL: CSF, body fluids and respiratory specimens5 mL: Bone Marrow Transport Temperature: Refrigerated : all specimens (except CSF and Bone Marrow)Ambient: CSF and Bone Marrow only Stability: Ambient: 24 hours (CSF and Bone Marrow only)Refrigerated : 24 hoursFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Dried swabs, samples received in formalin or other fixatives


Report Available
4-Weeks


Clinical Significance
1230120062



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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