Referred Tests
| Web: | mayocliniclabs.com |
|---|---|
| Email: | mcl@mayo.edu |
| Telephone: | 800-533-1710 |
| International: | +1 855-379-3115 |
| Values are valid only on day of printing. | |
Test ID: FGEN
Fungal Culture, Routine
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged.
See Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Ordering Guidance
Nocardia and the other aerobic actinomycetes are not fungi and a fungal culture should not be ordered. These organisms grow well on mycobacterial medium and, therefore, when infection with this group of organisms is suspected, order CTB / Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen should arrive within 24 hours of collection.
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Fresh tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Pea sized
Collection Instructions: Tissue should be placed in small amount of sterile saline or sterile water.
Specimen Type: Respiratory specimen
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Swab
Fresh tissue or body fluid is the preferred specimen type instead of a swab specimen.
Sources: Dermal, ear, mouth, ocular, throat, or wound
Container/Tube: Culture transport swab (noncharcoal) Culturette
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Before collecting specimen, wipe away any excessive amount of secretion and discharge, if appropriate.
2. Obtain secretions or fluid from source with sterile swab.
3. If smear and culture are requested or both a bacterial culture and fungal culture are requested, collect a second swab to maximize test sensitivity.
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Respiratory Specimen: 1.5 mL
Tissue: pea-sized piece
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Other | Blood or fixed tissue; specimen in viral transport (including but not limited to M4, M5, BD viral transport media, thioglycolate broth), nasal swab, wood shaft or charcoal swab, catheter tips, petri dish, stool |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 7 days |