FUNGAL CULTURE, BLOOD

Test Code

LAB242

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).

Preferred Specimen

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 (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

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

Methodology
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture System

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

28-42 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.