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Culture, Yeast with Direct Fluorescent KOH

Test Code
5779M


CPT Codes
87102, 87206

Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87140 or 87143 or 87149 or 87158).


Preferred Specimen
One oral or vaginal swab collected in 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
10 mL unpreserved urine collected in a plastic, sterile leak-proof container • Rectal mucosa swab (without feces)


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


Transport Temperature
Preserved specimens: Room temperature
Unpreserved specimens: Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Preserved specimens
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Unpreserved specimens
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool • Sputum • Blood • Bone marrow • Body fluid • Hair • Nails • Specimen in formalin • Serum • Preserved urine • Tissue


Methodology
Culture with Phenotypic Microscopic Evaluation, Fluorescent Microscopy • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight

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

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
3 to 5 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.