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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 or refrigerated


Specimen Stability
  • 15-30C up to 48 hours
  • 2-8C up to 48 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: December 16, 2024


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