Yeast Identification

Test Code

39507

CPT Codes
87106

Preferred Specimen

Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container

Transport Container

Agar slant in a double-walled container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
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

Monday-friday

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-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20151-2228

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.