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 |