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Fungus Culture, Blood
MessagePerforming Lab: Regions
Test Code
3130
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: FUNBC
CPT Codes
87103
Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL Whole Blood collected in Myco/F bottle (red top)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
BD Bacgtec Myco/F bottle (red top)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated, Frozen
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Preliminary results are updated daily. Negative results are reported within 30 days.
Reference Range
No Growth
Clinical Significance
Isolation of yeast or filamentous fungus
