Culture, Fungal
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Synonym/Acronym:
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Rationale
To identify the pathogenic fungal organisms causing infection.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, or activity restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
(Method: Culture on selective media; macroscopic and microscopic examination) No presence of fungi.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
- Positive findings in any sterile body fluid such as blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
Timely notification to the requesting health-care provider (HCP) of any critical findings and related symptoms is a role expectation of the professional nurse. Lists of specific organisms may vary among facilities; specific organisms are required to be reported to local, state, and national departments of health.
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Synonym/Acronym:
N/A
Rationale
To identify the pathogenic fungal organisms causing infection.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, or activity restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
(Method: Culture on selective media; macroscopic and microscopic examination) No presence of fungi.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
- Positive findings in any sterile body fluid such as blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
Timely notification to the requesting health-care provider (HCP) of any critical findings and related symptoms is a role expectation of the professional nurse. Lists of specific organisms may vary among facilities; specific organisms are required to be reported to local, state, and national departments of health.
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