Referred Tests
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Test ID: FCASO
Caspofungin (Cancidas)
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Varies
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media
Specimen Volume: Organism in pure culture
Complete and submit with specimen:
1. Fungus Testing Lab request form
Collection Instructions:
1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Specimens other than | Actively growing mold in pure culture |
| Anticoagulants other than | NA |
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | ||