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HelpTest Code C Blood Fungus Culture Blood Fungus
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Follow blood culture collection procedure
Specimen Container
BD BactecTM Myco F/Lytic Culture Vial
Minimum Volume
1mL
Preferred Specimen
Blood
Acceptable Specimens
Blood
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, more than 3 collected in a 24 hour period, imporper storage, transport and/or handling, other reasons deemed appropriate by qualified laboratory personnel. |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 4 weeks |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87103