Laboratory Test Directory

Lab: Mycology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Collect in a sterile container

Storage Instructions: Refrigerate; transport as soon as possible to prevent overgrowth of bacteria

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Cultures are held for 1 week

Specimen: Urine, catheter or midstream

Volume: Less than 100 ml

Container: Sterile cup

Test method: Culture