Test ID: CXBLF
CPT code: 87103
LOINC: 601-5
Specimen Type: blood
Frequency: Setup: Daily, Pos called, Neg -incubate 4 wks
Instructions: Draw 10cc, transfer all 10cc to aerobic BTA (Blue top). See collection
procedure in microbiology section. Ambient.
Text: Isolate and identify fungi and establish diagnosis of fungemia, fungal
endocarditis, and disseminated mycosis in immunocompromised patients.
Methodology: Continuous monitoring blood culture instrument