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