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first letter of test name, or select test group, to review specifications: |
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| BLOOD CULTURE, |
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| Alternate Names: | None |
| Test Includes: | Isolation and identification of fungal pathogens. |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Turnaround Time: | Positive cultures are immediately called to physician, and the patient's nurse. |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Isolator® tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 5 mL pediatric: 1mL |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results: | No growth |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling, blood contaminated tubes |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB fungus |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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