Culture, Fungus, Blood

Test Code

4606

CPT Code(s)

87103

Test Code

4606

CPT Code(s)

87103

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Clinical Significance

Culture, Fungus, Blood - The prompt detection of fungus in clinical blood samples is extremely important for in-patient management. Disseminated fungal infections are increasing in prevalence, and fungus blood cultures are essential for the isolation and subsequent identification of the causative agents.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107 or 87140 or 87143 or 87149 or 87158).

Methodology

Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture System

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Includes

If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107 or 87140 or 87143 or 87149 or 87158).

Methodology

Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture System

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Preferred Specimen(s)

3-5 mL whole blood or bone marrow collected in a BD BACTEC™ Myco/F Lytic bottle

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

BD BACTEC Myco/F Lytic bottle

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Any specimen other than BD BACTEC Myco/F Lytic bottle • Expired BD Bactec Myco/F Lytic bottle

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3-5 mL whole blood or bone marrow collected in a BD BACTEC™ Myco/F Lytic bottle

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

BD BACTEC Myco/F Lytic bottle

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Any specimen other than BD BACTEC Myco/F Lytic bottle • Expired BD Bactec Myco/F Lytic bottle

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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