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CULTURE, FUNGUS BLOOD

Test Code
FUNC


Alias/See Also
  • Fungal culture
  • Fungus culture


CPT Codes
87103

Includes
  • Culture 
  • Fungal Smear if indicated
  • Organism ID if indicated
  • Sensitivity if indicated


Preferred Specimen
BACTEC Mycolytic bottle


Patient Preparation
Collect specimen prior to start of anti-fungal therapy

Minimum Volume
1 mL (10 mL optimal


Instructions
Gently mix blood and solution


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
15-30°C up to 24 hours 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • If bacterial growth occurs during the first 5 days of monitoring
  • Blood and bone marrow are the only acceptable sample types. Any other sample type will be rejected.
  • Gel seperator tubes


Methodology
BacTAlert Continous Monitoring System

Report Available
Examined once weekly for 6 weeks. Only one (1) preliminary repot will be generated at first week if culture remains negative.


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central 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.