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Test Code
BIF
Test Name
Blood Culture, Fungal
CPT Codes
87103
Included Tests
  • Fungal culture
  • Identification and susceptibility testing if applicable. Additional CPT codes may apply.
Expected Turnaround Time
3 weeks
Clinical Utility
A majority of fungal infections will be recovered from routine blood culture. Fungal blood cultures should be ordered when there is concern for an endemic mycosis or disseminated mold infection.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen: Blood

Collection Container: Green Top (Sodium Heparin) 

Desired Volume: 10 mL

Minimum Acceptable Volume: Lower volumes will be accepted but may impact recovery.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 24 hours

Frozen

Unacceptable

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture with reflex to additional methods for identification and susceptibility if warranted
Reference Intervals

No Growth
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Fungal Blood Culture
  • Blood Culture for Fungus
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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