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HelpTest Code C Blood Fungus Culture Blood Fungus
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Follow blood culture collection procedure
Minimum Volume
1mL
Preferred Specimen
Blood
Acceptable Specimens
Blood
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, more than 3 collected in a 24 hour period, imporper storage, transport and/or handling, other reasons deemed appropriate by qualified laboratory personnel. |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 4 weeks |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87103
Specimen Container
BD BactecTM Myco F/Lytic Culture Vial