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Yeast Identification
Test CodeLAB5211873
Quest Code
39507
CPT Codes
87106
Includes
Additional identification may be performed at an additional charge.
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. Possible add on codes: 92265, 92266
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. Possible add on codes: 92265, 92266
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Instructions
Stability varies with isolate
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Non-viable isolate • Received frozen
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.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
