Culture, Yeast, with Identification

Test Code

20541

CPT Codes
87102

Includes

If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106).

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

5 mL urine

Other Acceptable Specimens

10 mL unpreserved urine collected in a plastic, sterile, leak-proof container or
Rectal mucosa swab (without feces)

Instructions

See 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 swab specimens: Room temperature

Unpreserved urine: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Preserved swab specimens
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Urine with no preservative
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

Sets up 7 days a week.

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.