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Yeast Identification [39507X]
Test Code43026
CPT Codes
87106
Includes
Additional identification may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106).
If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, then identification by DNA Sequencing may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87153).
If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, then 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
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Stability varies with isolate
Refrigerated: Stability varies with isolate
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Stability varies with isolate
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Non-viable isolate
Methodology
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight, Phenotypic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-7 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.
