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Fungal Blood Culture

Test Code:

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.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

Negative - 14 days
Positive - 3-16 days

Reference Value(s)

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

Additional Information

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

​Fungal Blood Culture BA0096
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