Method Name
Stain
Aliases
Fungus, Smear Only; Direct Smear - Fungus; KOH Prep, Direct Smear Fungus
Specimen Required
Culturette, E-swab or clean, sterile, leakproof container
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 swab or 1 mL of specimen
Specimen Stability Information
Transport at room temperature. Swabs are stable for 48 hours after collection. Other specimens must be received within 2 hours of collection. *NOTE* Specimens that do not meet the above criteria will be rejected.
Special Instructions
Specimens must be labeled with complete source and body site information. Exam may include gram stain and/or KOH prep Exam does not include culture and is designed for a quick evaluation of the specimen for the presence of fungal elements only. Smears alone are often insufficient to rule out fungal infection.
Performing Laboratory
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Turn around time is 24 hours.