Methodology
Bactex FX
Synonyms
Fungal blood culture
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
lab242
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
4 wks
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3.0 ml blood
Container Type
Bac-Tec Bottle
Collection Instructions
1) Select and prepare venipuncture site 2) Remove flip top plastic cap & wipe septum with alcohol prep pad 3) Inject blood & wipe septum again with alcohol prep pad (Never use betadine, it will dissolve the rubber seal)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
3.0 ml blood in Peds plus Bactec bottle
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml blood in Peds plus Bactec bottle
Processing Instructions
* Deliver bottles to Microbiology * * * DO NOT COVER BAR CODE * * * DO NOT COVER BOTTOM OF BOTTLE * * *
CPT Codes
87103
Revised
08-03-17