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HelpTest Code MBF Culture, Blood and Bone Marrow Fungal
Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood or bone marrow
Container/Tube: Heparin tube, green top
Volume: 3.0mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL
Collection Instructions: 2 tubes (3 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
Update
Last updated 27/2/2024
Unacceptable Condition
Frozen sample.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.