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Culture, Yeast

Message
Primarily for isolation of Candida spp. Culture for thrush (Candida spp.) is also ordered as yeast culture.
If a Gram Stain is desired, order Gram Stain Smear.


Test Code
C YST


Preferred Specimen
eSwab of various body sites


Instructions
  • Collect specimen from suspected sites per physician’s orders using an eSwab transport system.
  • Return swab to the included sterile tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
eSwab Refrigerate 48 hours
  • Send specimen to lab as soon as possible


Methodology
Conventional Culture Media
 

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Report Available
7 - 8 days


Clinical Significance
The significance of a yeast isolate varies with the organism identification, source, and clinical symptoms manifested.


Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center, Banner University Phoenix Medical Center, Banner University Tucson Medical Center



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.