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HelpCatalog ID Cul Bld Fungus Fungal Blood Culture using Isolator System
CPOE Test Name
Fungal Blood Culture
Synonyms
FUNGUSI
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
8-10 mL blood in Isolator tube for adult; pediatric Isolator tube – as much blood as obtainable [up to 2 mL].
Storage and Transport
Transport at ambient temperature to Microbiology Laboratory within 30 minutes.
Causes for Rejection
Improper tube; < 6 mL in adult Isolator; improper labeling; delay in transport
Reference Range
No fungus isolated after 4 weeks.
Critical Values
positive cultures
Test Consists
Fungal blood culture using Isolator system
Turn Around Time
Final negative report in 4 weeks.
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
Fungal culture using Isolator system with concentration of fungi by cell lysis-centrifugation prior to culture on fungal media.
CPT / HCPCS Code
Culture 87103; Yeast identification 87106; Mold identification 87107
Special Instructions
Adult Isolator tubes must contain at least 6 mL blood to prevent breakage during centrifugation.