ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060070: Blood Culture, Fungal

Test Mnemonic: MC BFUNG
Methodology: Bactec® 9240, continuous monitoring systems.  Standard reference procedures for identification of positive cultures.

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 42 days
Final: Negative at 42 days. Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected.

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 10 mL yellow (SPS) (ARUP Supply #24964 or 5 mL whole blood or bone marrow in a Myco/F Lytic bottle.

Transport: Tube or bottle at 20-25°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: CRITICAL AMBIENT.  Use Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle or collect SPS tube and transport at 20-25°C.

Unacceptable Conditions: Anticoagulants other than SPS.

Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Culture negative for fungus.

Note:
Identification and susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures at an additional charge.  If Histoplasma capsulatum is suspected, collect in an Isolator tube and order Histoplasma Blood Culture (0060145).

CPT Code(s):
87103

 

 

 
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