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Test Code LAB2535 FUNGUS CULTURE, BLOOD

Method

Culture

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Fungus Culture 87103

Testing includes culture, identification (additional charges/CPT codes may apply) and if culture results warrant, susceptibility testing (at an additional charge) of all appropriate Candida species isolates.

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect/Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Adult Na Heparin Whole Blood Ambient 10 mL 8 mL 24 hrs
Pedi Na Heparin Whole Blood Ambient 4 mL 1.5 mL 24 hrs

Adult patient samples drawn in pediatric tubes will be rejected as quantity NOT sufficient for testing.

Collection of Blood Cultures

  1. Clean the venipuncture site using a Blood Culture ChloroPrep Kit (item #56099).  Squeeze the handle of the scrubber once to release the isopropyl alcohol.  Use the scrubber to vigorously cleanse the site for 30 seconds and then allow it to air dry; do not use gauze to wipe off the site.  
  2. Once the puncture area is prepared, do not palpate the site again. If the puncture area is touched, it must be thoroughly prepped again.

Clean the tops of the vacutainer tubes with alcohol.

  1. Label bottles or tube with patient’s full name, date of birth and UVM Medical Center Medical Record number if available.  The label must contain two unique identifiers, UVMMC medical record number (MRN) or patient’s date of birth along with the patient’s full name.

  2. Deliver immediately ( samples must be received within 24 hours of collection) to the laboratory. Do not place blood cultures samples in the refrigerator.

Reference Range

No fungus isolated

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / Reported when positive. Negative final at 28 days / Not available STAT

Section

Microbiology-2

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes