Home
HelpTEST ID FUNBCULT FUNGAL CULTURE, BLOOD
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Microbiology
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
1-5ml of blood collected in a BACTEC/MYCO F LYTIC bottle.
**For collection instructions, please see BLOOD CULTURE**
1. Label tube with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital
identification number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being
ordered.
2. Maintain sterility and forward to the laboratory promptly at ambient temperature only.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1ml
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blood | Ambient | 24 hours |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
Preliminary report available at 1 week. Final report to follow at 4 weeks.