CULTURE, BLOOD, FUNGUS, MOLD
| Synonyms: | Blood Culture, Fungus, Mold; Filamentous Fungus |
| Computer Code: | BLDF |
| Specimen Collection: | Inoculate BACTEC Myco/F Lytic culture bottle available from laboratory (X23511 Room C135). See guidelines under specimen collection and transport section) USE ONLY FOR FILAMENTOUS FUNGI THAT CAUSE FUNGEMIA. DO NOT USE FOR CANDIDEMIA. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1-5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain at room temp and transport ASAP. |
| Reference Values: | No growth. All isolates are identified. Susceptibility by special request only. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | SPEC M |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 30 days Pos: 1-4 weeks |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87103 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |