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Department

CANG

Preferred Sample Type

Fungal Precipitins: Candida

Suitable Specimen Types

Serum

5-10 mL

Specimen Transport

1st Class post overnight.

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

up to 14 days

Sample Stability

4^oC

Fungal Precipitins: Candida

General Information

Some indications: Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

None Given

Reference Range

Negative

Specifications

EQA Status:
Referral lab participates in UKNEQAS eqa scheme.

Link to Send Away Laboratory

http://www.heftpathology.com/biochemistry-referral-laboratories/send-away-database/biochemistry-send-aways/protein-reference-unit-sheffield