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Test Code C Fungal Blood Fungal Culture, Blood

Important Note

1. Order .Misc Reference Lab

2. In Order Note add:  Reference Lab: LabCorp
                                     Source: Blood
                                     Test Name: Fungus Culture, Blood
                                     Test Code:  008482
 

Methodology

Culture

Specimen Requirements

Note: As with other cultures, the administration of antimicrobial therapy prior to culture may make the recovery of pathogens difficult to impossible.

 

1.  Collection tube: Na Heparin Green Top Tube  10 mL

2.  Specimen Draw Location is Required.

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Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

 

Reference Values

No Fungal Growth after 4 weeks

Critical value (automatic call-back): positive growth

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87103

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient