Culture, Fungus, Blood [39522X]

Test Code

FUNGB (Quest 39522X)

Includes

If culture is positive, then identification and susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106, 87107 or 87186).

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 (CPT code(s): 87153).

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Bactec® Myco/F Lytic aerobic blood bottle is the only acceptable container type.

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature: 48 hours

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: 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.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.