Pre-Approval Required
None
Supplemental Information or Form
Form LAB 448 is required for submission of samples
Performed on Specimens From
Human source
Acceptable Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
Pure culture on solid media in tube or flask with tightened screw cap, taped. Do not submit fungal isolates on plates.
Minimum Volume Required
N/A
Storage & Preservation of Sample/Specimen Prior to Shipping
Incubated at 25Ā°-30Ā°C (or refrigerated)
Transport
None
Sample/Specimen Labeling
Patient name, accession number and date of subculture
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
- Grow isolate under appropriate conditions and verify purity prior to shipping
- Ship at ambient temperature using appropriate DOT/IATA approved shipping procedures
Test Methodology
Identification
of yeast and mold species through fungal ribosomal DNA sequencing
Turnaround Time
1-2 weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Mixed or nonviable culture
Additional Information
Please contact the MDL Mycobacterial, Mycotic, and Parasitic Diseases Section for special consideration if any of the above criteria cannot be met.
MDL Points of Contact
Mycobacterial, Mycotic and Parasitic Diseases Section
(510) 412-3926
Email: Katelyn.Chen@cdph.ca.gov or linlin.li@cdph.ca.gov