Culture, Fungus, Blood

Test Code

39522CS

CPT Codes
Restricted Client Code

Includes

If culture is positive, then identification and susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge.

Possible add on codes available: 90272, 92265, 90273, 92267, 90323, 92269

If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, identification by DNA sequencing may be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

3-5 mL whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Bactec™ Myco F/Lytic aerobic blood bottle

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Note: Bactec™ Myco/F Lytic aerobic blood bottle is the only acceptable container type.

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

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-6 weeks

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.