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eD-H Order Code
LAB242
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 3.0 ML | ||
| Bone Marrow | 0.5 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient (preferred), or refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Sodium Heparin tube: up to 7 days at room temperature (20-26oC) preferred, or refrigerated (2-8oC)
DO NOT SPIN
Additional Specimen Instructions
|
Specimen Source |
Optimal Volume |
Minimum Volume |
|
|
Blood |
Adult |
4mL |
3mL |
|
Pediatric |
3mL |
1mL |
|
|
Bone Marrow |
All |
3mL |
0.5mL |
Sodium Haparin tube of blood or bone marrow is required, call the microbiology lab for containers if needed.
Fungal Blood Culture should be ordered only on rare patients suspected of having infection with a thermally dimorphic fungus (e.g. Histoplasma) or mold, NOT on patients suspected of candidemia. Candida species grow in routine blood cultures.
Cultures are held for 4 weeks.
Sodium Heparin Tube: PeopleSoft #0065175
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87103
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology