Collect in BD BACTEC™ Myco F Lytic Culture Vial - Call IDDL for collection container (x42330 or 215-590-2330)
If AFB and Fungal infection suspected, order AFB Blood Culture only.
For all orders: Infectious Diseases consult recommended prior to ordering. Not recommended for patients with suspected Candidemia or Cryptococcosis; instead order routine aerobic blood culture.
For Central Lines: Confirm ordered source matches collected source. Each lumen requires a new order.
*If collecting bone marrow/bone marrow aspirate, order "ARUP Fungal Blood Culture" and contact Infectious Disease Diagnostics Lab for collection container.
Unacceptable Conditions
Blood collected in any container other than BD BACTEC™ Myco F Lytic Culture Vial will be rejected
Frozen specimens will be rejected
Storage/Transport Temperature
Send to the lab immediately at room temperature. Limit to one tube per pneumatic tube system carrier.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Send to the lab immediately at room temperature.
Volume Required
Recommended Volumes:
Patients weighing
Patients weighing >/=5 kg: 4 mL
Maximum volume: 4 mL
Minimum Required
If unable to collect recommended volume, collect as much as is possible to maximize yield. Blood cultures with <1 mL are accepted by the laboratory but will have reduced sensitivity.
Phlebotomy Draw
Yes
Ordering Recommendations
Ensure that the collected source matches the ordered source.
Performing Lab
Infectious Disease Diagnostics Laboratory
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Manual; culture
Reported
Blood specimens negative at 30 days, positive cultures reported as soon as identified
LIS Mnemonic
FBLDC
Available STAT
No
CPT Codes
87103
Collection
Collect
Collect in BD BACTEC™ Myco F Lytic Culture Vial - Call IDDL for collection container (x42330 or 215-590-2330)
If AFB and Fungal infection suspected, order AFB Blood Culture only.
For all orders: Infectious Diseases consult recommended prior to ordering. Not recommended for patients with suspected Candidemia or Cryptococcosis; instead order routine aerobic blood culture.
For Central Lines: Confirm ordered source matches collected source. Each lumen requires a new order.
*If collecting bone marrow/bone marrow aspirate, order "ARUP Fungal Blood Culture" and contact Infectious Disease Diagnostics Lab for collection container.
Unacceptable Conditions
Blood collected in any container other than BD BACTEC™ Myco F Lytic Culture Vial will be rejected
Frozen specimens will be rejected
Storage/Transport Temperature
Send to the lab immediately at room temperature. Limit to one tube per pneumatic tube system carrier.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Send to the lab immediately at room temperature.
Volume Required
Recommended Volumes:
Patients weighing
Patients weighing >/=5 kg: 4 mL
Maximum volume: 4 mL
Minimum Required
If unable to collect recommended volume, collect as much as is possible to maximize yield. Blood cultures with <1 mL are accepted by the laboratory but will have reduced sensitivity.
Phlebotomy Draw
Yes
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Ensure that the collected source matches the ordered source.
Performing Lab
Infectious Disease Diagnostics Laboratory
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Manual; culture
Reported
Blood specimens negative at 30 days, positive cultures reported as soon as identified
