Culture, Yeast with Identification and Susceptibility

Test Code

92209

CPT Codes
87102

Includes

Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87186). Additional identification may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106). DNA sequencing and Direct Probe are additional identification methods. If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, either may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): DNA sequencing 87153, Direct Probe 87149).

Preferred Specimen

Swab oral or vaginal swab collected in a 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

Rectal mucosa swab (without feces) • 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.

Susceptibility testing is only performed when appropriate using Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)

Transport Temperature

Swab: Room temperature
Urine: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Swabs
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Urine
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Stool • Sputum • Blood • Bone marrow • Hair • Skin • Nails • Specimen received frozen • Specimen in formalin • Serum

Methodology
Culture with Phenotypic • MALDI-TOF • See Instruction

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.