Fungal Blood Culture

Test Code
LAB242 1230100150


Alias/See Also
BLOOD FUNGUS CULTURE
BLOOD FUNGAL CULTURE
BLOOD CULTURE FUNGAL
BLOOD CULTURE, FUNGAL
BL FUNGUS CX


CPT Codes
87015

Includes
EXTENDED BLOOD CULTURE
GRAM STAIN RESULT


Preferred Specimen
Blood culture vial


Transport Container
BLOOD CULTURE VIALS


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Store and transport at room temperature. Deliver to the lab for testing within one day of specimen collection.


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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.