Description
Culture test for the identification of the causative agent of cryptococcosis, Cryptococcus spp., using a special culture medium. Identification of Cryptococcus spp. is performed by culturing the specimen followed by cultural and biochemical identification of the pathogen; testing for susceptibility of the strains to antifungal drugs is not performed.
Period of execution
Within 16 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type
- Throat swab (oropharynx)
- Conjunctival swab (right)
- Conjunctival swab (left)
- Biomaterial smear for microscopy
- Nasal swab
- Nasopharyngeal swab
- Swab from nasal sinuses
- Urogenital swab
- Urogenital swab (with prostatic secretion)
- Urethral swab
- Swab from the inner surface of the cervix (from cervical canal)
- Oral cavity abscess discharge
- Wound discharge
- Ear discharge (right)
- Ear discharge (left)