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Culture, Fungus, Blood

Test Code
BLF


Includes
 If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge


Preferred Specimen
 110 mL blood divided between 2 Bactec® Aerobic F bottles (silver label/ blue cap)


Minimum Volume


6 mL's divided between 2 bottles




Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Transport Container
Blood culture vial


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
  Ambient: 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
 Received frozen; Specimens in non bloood culture vials Bactec (R)  anaerobic/F bottles


Methodology
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture System

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
28 days


Clinical Significance
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.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.