Fungal Tissue Culture with KOH Direct Exam

General Information

Lab Name

Tissue Fungal w/Direct Exam

Lab Code

TISF

Epic Name

Culture Tissue, Fungal w/ Stain

Description

Synonyms

Biopsy fungal culture, biopsy mold culture, biopsy yeast culture

Components

Specimen Type: BX, Biopsy, Tissue
Collection: Submit 0.5 - 1 cm diameter tissue in sterile container. Do not add fluid and do not allow tissue to dry out. Do not send large tissues requiring dissection; send small pieces most likely to be infected.
Handling Instructions: Transport at room temperature within 2 hours of collection (optimal), up to 24hrs.

Specimens will be rejected if received >24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.

Frozen specimens are not acceptable for culture. Alternatively, PCR testing is available on frozen specimens. See Fungal DNA detection from direct specimens and identification by amplification [FUNPCR].
Quantity: Requested: 0.5-1 cm diam tissue
Minimum: 0.2 cm diam

Lab Department

Microbiology(MC)

Frequency

Processed upon receipt

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Microbiology 206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-MT	Microbiology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Other Locations/Notes

UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.