Culture, Yeast, with Identification

Test Code

20541

CPT Codes
87102

Includes

Additional identification may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106, 87107).

If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, identification by DNA Sequencing may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): DNA sequencing 87153).

Preferred Specimen

1 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

10 mL unpreserved urine collected in a plastic, sterile, leak-proof container • Rectal mucosa swab (without feces), or For surveillance testing - 1 swab composite skin of axilla/groin or nasal swab specimen

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 swab, or nasal swab specimen.

Transport Temperature

Preserved swab specimen: Room temperature
Unpreserved urine: 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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Stool • Sputum • Blood • Bone marrow • Hair • Body fluid • Nails • Specimen in formalin • Serum • Preserved urine • Tissue

Methodology
Manual Culture

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 7-10 days

Clinical Significance

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

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.