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YEAST SMEAR

Message
Collect an oral (mouth) or vaginal swab following standard collection techniques.


Test Code
LAB2462 YSTSM


Alias/See Also
YSTSM


CPT Codes
87206

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimen must be received within 48 hours of collectionIf culture swab received that is not Eswab please forward to Microbiology to determine acceptability. Minimum Testing Volume: 1 ESwab Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 48 hoursFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Improperly labeled specimens, insufficient volume, specimens submitted in inappropriate transport container s, dried specimen or swab received.


Report Available
24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120052



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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