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Yeast Identification and Susceptibility Comprehensive Panel
Test CodeLAB234052
Quest Code
92187
CPT Codes
87106
Includes
Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge. Additional ID may be performed at an additional charge. DNA Sequencing and Direct Probe are additional ID 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. Possible addon codes: 92265, 92266, 90323, 92269
If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, either may be performed at an additional charge. Possible addon codes: 92265, 92266, 90323, 92269
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Minimum Volume
1 slant, plate or swab
Other Acceptable Specimens
Pure isolate collected on a plate or swab
Instructions
Determined by viability. Stability varies with isolate.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-viable • Frozen isolate
Methodology
Microscopic Examination • Morphology • Molecular and Biochemical Identification • MALDI-TOF
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-7 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Yeast cause 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 |
