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Test Code LAB240 Blood Culture for Fungal (Other than Candida and Cryptococcus)

Important Note

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

See also LAB877 AFB culture and LAB240 Fungal culture.

Additional Codes:

C FG

Includes:

Fungi other than Candida and Cryptococcus (NOTE: For Yeast, order LAB462 Blood Bacterial Culture).

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