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:
Identification and antifungal susceptibility testing for yeasts and moulds (from external hospitals).
Specimen container paediatric:
Slopes/plates for ID/Sens.
Specimen container adult:
Slopes/plates for ID/Sens.
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 hours.
Transport requirements:
Standard.
Add on test:
N/A.
Quality assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS).
Interpretation:
CLSI breakpoints used for candida sensitivities.
Reference ranges:
CLSI.
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Referenced Documents:
CLSI M60.
Other Info:
N/A.