Fungal Culture & Sensitivity Test | Lahalak Platform
Accurately diagnose fungal infections and identify effective treatments. This comprehensive test combines species identification with drug sensitivity testing, ensuring the most effective clinical outcomes while avoiding ineffective medications.
Scientific name: Fungal Culture with Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
This test involves three sequential steps on a clinical sample (blood, CSF, swab, tissue, etc.): 1. Culture: The sample is inoculated on special nutrient media for fungi (e.g., Sabouraud Dextrose Agar) under suitable growth conditions to isolate and grow any present fungi. 2. Identification (ID): The growing colonies are examined microscopically an...
Service type
Comprehensive Fungal Culture
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Complete fungal culture with identification
- Fungal antifungal susceptibility testing (AST)
- Personal support services from Lehlek
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Collect the sample using sterile techniques from the appropriate site of the suspected infection.
- Transport the sample to the laboratory as quickly as possible to avoid killing the microorganisms or contamination.
- Avoid collecting the sample after starting antifungal treatment, or inform the laboratory if you have already started antifungal therapy.
- Include complete clinical information (site of infection, immune status, antifungals used) to assist the laboratory in interpretation.
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