Yeast Identification and Susceptibility Comprehensive Panel

Test Code

92187

CPT Codes
87106

Includes

If culture is positive, then identification and susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87186).

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): 87153).

Preferred Specimen

Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container

Minimum Volume

1 slant • 1 plate • 1 swab

Other Acceptable Specimens

Pure isolate collected on a plate or swab

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Non-viable • Frozen isolates

Methodology
Microscopic Examination • Morphology • Molecular and Biochemical Identification • Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Yeast causes a variety of infections. This test is intended for identification of yeast from a pure culture.

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.