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CULTURE AND SMEAR, CANDIDA SPECIES, ID WITH REFLEX TO SUSCEPTIBILITY

Message
Collect an oral (mouth) or vaginal specimen using sterile collection techniques.


Test Code
LAB16363 CXYSS


Alias/See Also
CXYSS


CPT Codes
87102

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimen must be received within 48 hours of collection.If 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 specimen, insufficient volume, specimen not submitted in appropriate transport container , dried specimen or swabs received.


Report Available
10-Days


Clinical Significance
1230120110



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.