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Laboratory Code
LAB5126
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood or Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Green Top (Lithium Heparin)
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: 2 tubes (3.0 mL each) for systemic fungi culture
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | All types |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate | 1 day |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 7 - 32 days
Reference Interval
No fungal growth after 30 days.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of Fungemia.
Service Code
23034
LOINC Code Information
580-1
Update
Last updated 17/3/2025
Unacceptable Condition
Frozen sample.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.