Fungal Blood Culture

BA0096

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container

Fungal blood culture medium (BD Bactec Myco/F Lytic bottles)
[Request from Microbiology lab during operating hours or the Laboratory Reception (ext. 1352; after hours) for supply]

Specimen Requirement

Volume of blood: 1-5ml

Specimen Storage/Transport

Collection is as per regular blood cultures. Send to the laboratory after collection.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time

Negative - 14 days
Positive - 3-16 days

Testing Laboratory Location

​KKH

Laboratory Microbiology Laboratory
Contact Number

6394 1388/9

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1900 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1800 hrs

Sat: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs

Sun: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs

Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025