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BLOOD CULTURE, FUNGUS

Test Code
LAB242


CPT Codes
87103

Preferred Specimen
Blood


Minimum Volume
5-10 mL


Instructions
Aseptic collection techniques are essential.
Collect blood allowing 5 mls-10mls of blood to flow into each bottle. 


Transport Container
1. Aerobic blood culture bottle
2. Anaerobic blood culture bottle


Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:28 days


Clinical Significance
Yeast isolates such as Candida species, Candida glabrata, and Cryptococcus species are effectively isolated using present methodologies. If other fungal species are suspected, a "Culture, Fungus" of bone marrow or biopsy should be considered.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.