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Fungal Culture - Heart Valve Tissue

Source Heart Valve Tissue
Mnemonic

M FUNGAL
Specimen Requirements Submit tissue in anaerobic transport media (PRAS) or sterile container.
Specimen Handling

Store specimen at room temperature.
DO NOT refrigerate.
Additional Information

Anaerobic culture and fungal culture are routinely performed on heart valve tissue.

Turnaround time for negative culture: up to 4 weeks.
Testing Location CLS Microbiology
Testing Frequency Daily
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