Blood Culture (Fungal)

SIM

CPT

Synonyms

Specimen Type

Container

2 Bottles ( aerobic and anaerobic)

Collection Instructions

Volume

10 ml blood per  bottle

Additional information

Must Notify Micro Dept to extend incubation period.

Cultures will be incubated 30 days for fungal culture.

Patient Preparation

Specimen Processing Instructions

Transport Requirements

Room Temp

Specimen Stability

Rejection Criteria

Improperly labeled or identified specimens

Reference Range

No yeast or fungi isolated

Blood Culture Negative

Critical Value

Test Includes

Methodology

Testing Frequency

Reviewed By

Reviewed Date

Supplemental