Cultivation of Coccidioides species to confirm a diagnosis of Valley Fever is accomplished by plating the samples on ______ agar.

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Sabourad's agar is commonly used for the cultivation of Coccidioides species, as it contains a low pH (5.6) and high concentration of dextrose that favors the growth of fungi. Birdseed agar is also used for Coccidioides, but it is not as commonly available as Sabourad's agar. Chocolate and blood agar are not typically used for the cultivation of Coccidioides species.

Cultivation of Coccidioides Species to Confirm a Diagnosis of Valley