Synonyms
Yeast Culture or Culture for Candida
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB241
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
7 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Cervix, Vagina, Urine, Throat, Rectum, or Stool
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
For cervix, vagina, throat, rectal / stool -- collect with culturette swabs and submit to lab within 24 hours. For urine -- submit in sterile cup and deliver to lab within 2 hours (urine may be refrigerated up to 14 hours).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Culturette swabs - up to 24 hours. Urine may be refrigerated up to 14 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Delay in transport or dry swabs.
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual.
Revised
08-10-17