Last updated on 27-11-2024 by Amber Van Laer
Description of the test
Microscopy and/or Maldi-TOF-MS and/or sequencing
Purpose of the test
Identification and/or confirmation of identification
Criteria for performing this test in the context of reference activities
Only for clinically significant isolates
Instructions for samples
Isolate of fungal infection
Storage at room temperature
- Instructions for transport
- Transport on Sabouraud agar or other culture medium
Unacceptable requests
Application form not fully completed, criteria not met
Turn around time (and frequency of analysis)
1 day to 3 weeks
Reporting of test results
Paper report, e-mail or fax according to client’s preference.
Facturation
Riziv nomenclature
Exception: The sending lab has already performed this analysis itself and the sample is forwarded for confirmation. = Reference centre activity
Accreditation
Is the analysis accredited?
Materials and methods
Material(s):
Method reference:
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Turnaround time and time slots
Turnaround time:
21 days
Request forms
URL to form(s):
Analysis categories
Medical