CULTURE, YEAST ONLY

Test Code

YSTC

Alias/See Also

Yeast

CPT Codes
87102

Includes

Includes: culture; organism ID if indicated; sensitivity if indicated

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections); Body fluids submitted in sterile container (including urine).

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 24 hours

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Final report available within 4 days of initial set up.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Intended for screening for yeast species. Other organisms are not reported.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 7, 2023

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