Yeast ID and Sensitivity

Test Code

16427

CPT Codes
87106, 87186

Includes

Posaconazole, Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Anidulafungin, 5-Flucytosine, Voriconazole, Caspofungin, Micafungin

Preferred Specimen

Pure yeast isolate submitted on appropriate agar plate, safely contained

Instructions

Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable. Stability depends on viability of isolate.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Stability varies with isolate
Refrigerated: Stability varies with isolate
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Enzymatic • Microscopic Examination • Broth Dilution

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 3 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

This test is used to determine the susceptibility of a pure culture yeast isolate to the most common antifungal drugs. Results are useful in selecting optimal therapy. Organisms tested are: Candida spp., Cryptococcus spp., Blastoschizomyces sp., Hansenula spp., Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomyces spp., Trichosporon spp.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.