Culture Fungal, Blood - Sanford Laboratories

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Fungus Blood Culture, Blood for Fungus Culture

Specimen Type/Requirements

For most yeast, routine blood cultures are sufficient. For cases of suspected filamentous fungus (i.e. Aspergillus, Histoplasma, Blastocystis, Coccidiodes), collect specimen in an Isolator tube. Obtain specimen aseptically.

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume	10 mL blood in large isolator tube
Minimum Volume	1 mL for low volume in Sodium Heparin tube

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature	16 hours	Preferred for Transport
Refrigerated	N/A
Frozen	N/A

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Microbiology

CPT

87103

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Test ID BLOD1097 Culture Fungal, Blood

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