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CULTURE AND SMEAR, CANDIDA SPECIES, IDENTIFICATION ONLY

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


Test Code
LAB16362 CXYST


Alias/See Also
CXYST


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
1230120045



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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