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| Microbiology Test |
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Urine fungus culture |
| Test |
Urine fungus culture |
| Indication |
Detect and identify yeasts and fungi in urine specimens.
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| Physiology |
Asymptomatic funguria often ultimately clears spontaneously. However, candiduria with >1500 colony forming units/mL of urine is associated with increased mortality. Urinary obstruction due to fungus balls may occur in diabetes and following renal transplantation.
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| Normal Range |
No growth
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| Sample |
Urine
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| Test Method |
Culture on selective media
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| Related Tests |
Blood fungus culture, Candidiasis, fungus smear
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