Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
CULTURE, FUNGUS, BLOOD
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2323 Geisinger Epic ID: 44110SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Whole blood
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
Adult: 5 mL whole blood. Pediatric: 1.5 mL whole blood.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Room temperature
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Rejection criteria:
Improperly labeled/identified specimens. Grossly contaminated specimens. Delay in transport or transport at wrong temperature. Incorrect bottle type.
TEST DETAILS
Reference interval:
No fungal growth
Critical values/courtesy alerts:
CPT code(s):
87103. Additional CPTs if ID is required.
Any fungal/bacterial isolate detected
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Isolation and identification of Histoplasma capsulatum, Coccidioides immitis/posadasii, Blastomyces dermatitidis, and dimorphic or filamentous fungi. Additional charges may apply.
Methodology:
Culture
Synonyms:
Mycology Culture, Culture, Blood culture, Blood, Fungus culture, Histoplasmosis culture, Dimorphic culture, Mold culture, FBLC
Clinical significance:
Infections with dimorphic and filamentous fungi (molds) are found most commonly in immunocompromised patients and may be more common in certain geographic regions. Blood cultures positive for fungi are usually clinically significant.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
04/17/2023
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM)
Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM)
Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM)
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