Fungal Culture, Blood, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
Fungus
SoftLab Order Code
FBL
Epic Order Name
Fungal Culture, Blood, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4302
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Whole blood
Collection Container
Green top tube - No Gel
(Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
Alternative Collection Container
SPS
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL Adult, 3.0 mL Pediatric
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (adult and pediatrics)
Storage or Stability
Ambient (stable 7 days) - Refrigerated acceptable for 7 days
Causes for Rejection
Blood culture bottle. Isolator tube. Clotted
Patient Preparation