Fungal growth is reported as soon as detected.
On cultures with no fungal growth, a preliminary report is made during the first 48 hours of incubation and interim reports are weekly thereafter. Fungus cultures are held for 4 weeks before being finalized as No Growth. Special Instructions Requisition must state site of specimen, date and time of collection. If a certain fungus is suspected, please indicate with the requisition. Specimen Body fluid, tissue, CSF, aspirates, skin, hair, nails, any specimen in which fungi are strongly suspected.