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ANTIFUNGAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING FOR CANDIDA SPECIES AND YEASTS

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Specimen Required

​Isolate from culture

Method

​Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) by Sensititre Test

Test Results

​MIC value reported with interpretation where available, for the following antifungals:
- Caspofungin
- Fluconazole   
- Voriconazole

Turnaround Time

​3 - 7 days

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday - Friday

Remarks

​For other antifungal drugs, please contact the laboratory (Tel: 6321-4910)

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025