Culture, Yeast, with Identification and Susceptibility, Comprehensive

Test Code

92209

CPT Codes
87102

Includes

Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87186).
Additional identification may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106).
DNA sequencing and Direct Probe are additional identification 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 (CPT code(s): DNA sequencing 87153, Direct Probe 87149).

Preferred Specimen

One oral swab, throat swab or vaginal swab in Amies liquid (red cap) transport medium, Amies gel (blue cap) transport medium, Amies liquid elution swab (e-Swab) or equivalent

Minimum Volume

5 mL urine

Other Acceptable Specimens

10 mL urine with no preservative in a 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 swab specimen: Room temperature
Unpreserved urine: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Unpreserved urine
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 received frozen • 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.

Report Available

Reports in 7 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.