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HelpTest ID FCASO Caspofungin (Cancidas)
Infectious
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media
Specimen Volume: Organism in pure culture
Complete and submit with specimen:
1. Fungus Testing Lab request form
Collection Instructions:
1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Special Instructions
Method Name
CLSI Broth dilution
Reporting Name
Caspofungin (CAS)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | ||
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
4 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
U.T. Health Science Ctr San AntonioCPT Code Information
87188 - mould - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)
87186 - yeast - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)