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General
Synonym/Acronym:
N/A
Common Use:
To identify the pathogenic fungal organisms causing infection.
Specimen:
Hair, skin, nail, pus, sterile fluids, blood, bone marrow, stool, bronchial washings, sputum, or tissue samples collected in a sterile plastic, tightly capped container.
Normal Findings:
(Method: Culture on selective media; macroscopic and microscopic examination) No presence of fungi.
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