Characterization of strains: only in outbreaks (strain of invasive infection: Leuven/dermatophytes: Liege)

Last updated on 27-11-2024 by Amber Van Laer

Description of the test

Characterisation, technique depends on pathogen 

Purpose of the test

Outbreak investigation

Criteria for performing this test in the context of reference activities

Presence of outbreak

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)

1-4 weeks

Reporting of test results

Email and/or fax as designated by customer

Facturation

Reference centre activity

Accreditation

Is the analysis accredited?

Materials and methods

Material(s): 
Method reference: 
-

Turnaround time and time slots

Turnaround time: 
28 days

Analysis categories

Medical

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