Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
This test may be used for the detection of wide range of fungal species in clinical specimens such as CSF, Fluids, Tissues and respiratory samples.
Specimen container paediatric:
Sample from site in sterile Universal.
Specimen container adult:
Sample from site in sterile Universal.
Minimum volume paediatric:
As much material as possible.
Minimum volume adult:
As much material as possible.
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hrs.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add On Test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory.
Interpretation:
Detected with comment of sequence.
Not detected with comment.
Reference ranges:
Referred to GOSH
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Referenced Documents:
N/A
Other info:
Referred to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)