FUNGAL BLOOD CULTURE

Synonyms: Bone Marrow Culture, Fungus; Filamentous Fungus
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Specimen Collection: Blood - Inoculate BACTEC Myco/F Lytic culture bottle available from laboratory (X23511 Room C135). Bone Marrow - Green (heparin) Top Tube.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL. Laboratory will attempt on small quantities.
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Transport ASAP.
Reference Values: Negative. Identification performed if indicated. Susceptibility by special request only.
Lab Code: Microbiology
Requisition: SPEC M 02 bonemarrow INPATIENT09-17.pdf
Test Frequency: Mon-Fri
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