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Culture, Yeast

Message
Primarily for isolation of Candida spp. Culture for thrush (Candida spp.) is also ordered as yeast culture.
If a Gram Stain is desired, order Gram Stain Smear.


Test Code
C YST - MM MMC


CPT Codes
87070, 87077 per organism (if appropriate)

Preferred Specimen
eSwab of various body sites


Instructions
  • Collect specimen from suspected sites per physician’s orders using an eSwab transport system.
  • Return swab to the included sterile tube.
  • Label container with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), specimen source, and date and time of collection.
  • Maintain sterility and forward promptly.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
eSwab Refrigerate 48 hours


Methodology
Conventional Culture Media
Note: Every organism identified by a commercial kit must be billed for bacterial identification.

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
7 - 8 days


Reference Range
No yeast isolated at 7 days.


Clinical Significance
The significance of a yeast isolate varies with the organism identification, source, and clinical symptoms manifested.


Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center - Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory



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.