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Fungus Culture & Smear, (Blood or Bone Marrow)

Test Code
CXFBC


Preferred Specimen
10 mL. Blood


Instructions
Aseptic collection required. Negative results available in 30 days. If an infection with dimorphic or mold-type fungus is suspected, blood must be collected using Isolator system. Dimorphic fungi may require longer incubation.


Transport Container
FAN (Green) Blood Bottle Contact Microbiology for Special Isolator Tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient




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.