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Urine fungus culture

Lab Test
Test Urine fungus culture
Indication Detect and identify yeasts and fungi in urine specimens.
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.
Normal Range No growth
Sample Urine
Test Method Culture on selective media
Related Tests Blood fungus culture, Candidiasis, fungus smear
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