Methodology
Continuous Monitoring Blood Culture System
Synonyms
Fungal Culture; Blood Fungal Culture
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container Type
BACTEC Myco F/Lytic Aerobic Blood Bottle
Collection Instructions
Call Lab for BACTEC Myco F/Lytic aerobic blood bottle.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Rom Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
CPT Codes
87103
Revised
09-27-22