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Culture, Yeast, with Identification
Test Code20541
CPT Codes
87102
Includes
If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106).
Preferred Specimen
(1) One oral or vaginal swab collected in Amies Liquid Transport Swab, Amies Gel Transport Swab, Amies Liquid Elution swab (ESWAB), or equivalent
Minimum Volume
1 swab • 5 mL urine
Other Acceptable Specimens
(1) One rectal mucosa swab (w/o feces) collected in Amies Liquid Transport Swab, Amies Gel Transport Swab, Amies • 10 mL unpreserved urine collected in a plastic, sterile leak-proof container
Instructions
See the alphabetical listing in the Microbiology section of Specimen Collection and Handling for further instructions.
For surveillance testing - Composite skin of axilla/groin, or nasal swab specimen
For surveillance testing - Composite skin of axilla/groin, or nasal swab specimen
Transport Temperature
Preserved specimen: Room temperature
Unpreserved specimen: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Unpreserved specimen: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Preserved swab specimens
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool • Sputum • Blood • Bone marrow • Hair • Body fluid • Nails • Specimen in formalin • Serum • Preserved urine • Tissue
Methodology
Culture with Phenotypic Microscopic Evaluation, Fluorescent Microscopy • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight
Susceptibility testing is only performed when appropriate using Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 10 days
Reference Range
Not isolated
Clinical Significance
The significance of a yeast isolate varies with the organism identification, source, and clinical symptoms manifested.