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Test Code LAB242 Fungal Culture, Blood

Important Note

Obtain container from Laboratory.

When ordering multiple blood culture tests, in any system, please place the collect times at 1 minute apart.

Test Name Alias

Culture Fungus Blood | 8850

Clinical Information

Extended incubation after 28 days by special request (i.e. Histoplasmosis)

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Whole blood or bone marrow

Container(s): BACTEC MycoF Vial (preferred) or Green top (Sodium Heparin)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

  • Patient's full name, date and time of collection are required.
  • For detailed collection instructions: Collection Guide (also found in the Collection & Handling section on the left) or Policytech reference #9953
  • Disinfect venipuncture site and allow to air dry.
  • Label bottles with patient’s full name, date and time of collection, draw site, and volume in the patient’s presence.
  • Transport the bottles to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Test Frequency

Available daily, TAT 28 days.

Reference Range

No fungus isolated

Performing Department

Microbiology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory (SHRL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Automated

CPT

87103

CDM Code

4048850

Interface Order Alias

50023

Mayo Access Code

SHO8850

Additional Information

PolicyTech Procedure Reference #9953

Reviewed Date

10/1/2018