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Test Code LAB13174 Fungal Culture, Blood

Important Note

Blood Culture for Fungal (Mold), other than Candida and Cryptococcus.

Submit in Myco F Lytic Bottle, obtained by calling Microbiology Lab, 843-792-5161.

 

Includes:

FUNGAL BLOOD CULTURES for Fungi (or Mold) other than Candida and Cryptococcus 
NOTE:  For Yeast, order Blood Bacterial Culture [LAB462]. 
 

Notes:

UNACCEPTABLE/REJECTED SPECIMENS:

  • Adult or pediatric blood culture bottles
  • Blood collected in any anticoagulant
  • Coagulated blood

Collection:

Specimen:  Blood – Special techniques may be required depending on the fungus suspected.

Container:  Myco F Lytic Bottle - available from Microbiology Lab, 843-792-5161. 

Volume:  Min 0.5 mL; Max 5 mL; See volume required on label for Myco F Lytic Bottle.

Storage Instructions:

Store/Transport media at ambient room temperature.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Cultures read for 4 weeks. Positive cultures are called to the nurse immediately.

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 Days a week

Request Form:

Microbiology – Green Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH318 Children’s Hospital

Reference Interval:

No fungi isolated