- Test Name
- BLOOD; Myco F Lytic
- Aliases
- Fungemia; Mycobacteremia
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LOINC Test Code
- 601-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Culture of blood to diagnose mycobacteremia and fungemia (7, 30, 42 days incubation)
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 42 days
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Blood culture vials (Myco/F Lytic)
- Required Consultations
- Microbiologist on call
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Appropriate volume is critical to performance. Collection should be discussed with MOC because pre-test probability and yield are generally low for fungemia or mycobacteremia unless certain risk factors present.
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18