Test Code BCF Blood Culture, Fungal

Important Note

1 order = 1 set (aerobic and anaerobic)

Request Blood Cultures to be held for fungus on requisition.

Specimen	Min. Test Volume	Collection Container	Special Handling
Blood	Adults: 20 mL Children: 10 mL or less as size dictates Neonates: 1-3 mL	Anaerobic and Aerobic BAC-T Alert blood culture bottles	Use aseptic technique throughout entire collection procedure

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
BC	ALL	0 Minutes – 150 Years	No growth after 6 weeks

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