M301

Collect: OneSwab® OR UroSwab® (males and females) OR ThinPrep® OR Whole blood Yellow top tube (ACD solution A)  

 
Specimen Preparation: See attached file for OneSwab® OR UroSwab® (males and females) OR ThinPrep® 

For Whole blood Yellow top tube (ACD solution A):  
 
Completely fill the tube whenever possible to eliminate dilution from the anticoagulant and ensure the proper blood-to-anticoagulant ratio. Immediately after blood collection, invert the tube(s) gently 8-10 times to ensure mixing of anticoagulant with blood to prevent clotting.  
 
-Do not shake tube(s). 
 
-Do not centrifuge specimen. 

Includes:

Candida albicans,
Candida parapsilosis,
Candida glabrata,
Candida tropicalis,
Candida krusei.

NOTE: Please list specimen source on the container and test requisition form.  

Storage/Transport Temperature: OneSwab® OR UroSwab® (males and females) OR ThinPrep® OR Whole blood Yellow top tube (ACD solution A) : Room Temperature

Stability: Room Temperature: 5 days

NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code 5664 for specimen requirements for all other States . * 

Performing Laboratory

MDL (Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories)