Identification and Susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures when appropriate, and billed separately from culture. Isolated Mycobacterium will also be reported.
Ordering Recommendations
Notation of specimen source is required. This test should not be used to rule out Candida species, send Bactec vials instead.
Inpatient Approval Requirements
Approval is required for testing. Please contact the Microbiology resident between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For urgent matters at any other time, please contact the Pathology Resident on call.
Collection Container
BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vial
Collect
3 to 5ml blood in BACTEC Myco/F Lytic Vial.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Stable for 16 hours at room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Insufficient volume (less than 1 ml); overfilled vials (>5 mL).
Processing - HUP
Send to Microbiology laboratory immediately.
Processing - PAH
Send to Microbiology laboratory immediately.
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of the etiologic agents of fungemia.
CPT Codes
87103
LOINC
601-5
Collection & Processing
Additional Tests Included
Identification and Susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures when appropriate, and billed separately from culture. Isolated Mycobacterium will also be reported.
Ordering Recommendations
Notation of specimen source is required. This test should not be used to rule out Candida species, send Bactec vials instead.
Inpatient Approval Requirements
Approval is required for testing. Please contact the Microbiology resident between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For urgent matters at any other time, please contact the Pathology Resident on call.
Collection Container
BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vial
Collect
3 to 5ml blood in BACTEC Myco/F Lytic Vial.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Stable for 16 hours at room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Insufficient volume (less than 1 ml); overfilled vials (>5 mL).
