Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Mycology culture

Synonyms

Fungal culture
Fungi culture

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Specimen Collection: Collect and transport according to specimen type.

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Direct microscopy: 24 hrs Mon – Fri, Negative cultures: 4 weeks, Positive cultures: 1 - 4 weeks

Method

Microscopy & culture