Specimen Type:
Urine, stool, vagina, respiratory specimens, tissue, fluids, or Eswab
Tube Type:
Specimen container, Eswab
Collection Volume:
1.0 mL fluid or 0.5 grams of tissue
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen sent in nonsterile container.
Special Instructions:
Tissue or body fluid is optimal for isolation of fungi. Use E-Swab for specimens submitted from sites such as throat or vaginal, or when adequate tissue or fluid is not available.
