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HelpTest Code CBLFUN Culture, Blood, Fungus
Additional Codes
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| LAB242 Fungus culture blood |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
BD Vacutainer SPS Glass Tube
Collection Information:
Contact laboratory prior to collection for Isolator tube.
Disinfect the top of the tube stopper with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe prior to collection.
Patient preparation: Clean venipuncture site with Chloraprep swab for 15 seconds. Allow to dry for 30 seconds. The site must be dry before performing the venipuncture. Do not touch the site with any non-sterile object.
Transport Information:
Transport original tube at room temperature (ambient).
Remarks:
Aseptic technique must be used in obtaining, and transport of specimen. Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Clotted, improper container or does not meet collection, storage or transport requirements. No more than 3 blood cultures will be accepted per patient per 24-hour period unless authorized by Microbiology Manager, Pathologist, or Director of Laboratory Services
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient Stability:
72 hours - Preferred
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
87103
Methodology
Organism Identification is performed by biochemical test and/or Bruker MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry RUO Database. Organism sensitivities (AST) are performed as applicable using Broth Microdilution and/or Gradient diffusion strips using FDA approved methodology and CLSI guidelines. Performance has been evaluated and verified by UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Pathology Laboratory.
Performance
Setup daily, 24 hours a day
Analytical Time:
28 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Microbiology
Alias
Culture, Fungus, Culture, Yeast, Fungus Culture, Mold, Mycology Culture, Yeast Culture