Fungal isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing

Test/Investigation

Fungal isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Please note, fungal isolates can take up to 28 days to grow

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

<12 Hrs/ 48Hrs Delays – keep specimen dry

Sample type

Skin, Hair, Nails in sterile container or Dermapak

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1-3 days for Microscopy, 5-28 days for Culture

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH