Parkview Laboratory: Test Directory

Tissue in a Sterile Grey Capped Container 
or
Sputum in a Sputum Collection Kit
or
> 5.0 mL of Fluid in a Sterile Grey Capped Container 
or
2.0 mL CSF
or
Skin Scrapings (prefer peripheral edge of a lesion)  in a Sterile Grey Capped Container 
or
In cases of suspected oral candidiasis, a tongue depressor may be used to scrape the surface of the tongue. The entire tongue depressor may then be sent to the lab in a Sterile Grey Capped Container 

Please indicate any prior antibiotic therapy or antifungal therapy 

Order must include the site and/or source of collection 


TISSUE:  A sterile gauze moistened with sterile water or saline may be included in the container to deter desiccation.

No Growth