Culture, Yeast, with Identification and Susceptibility, Comprehensive

Test Code

92209

CPT Codes
87102

Includes

If culture is positive, then identification and susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87186).

If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, identification by DNA sequencing may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87153).

Preferred Specimen

Oral or vaginal swab collected in Amies Liquid Transport Swab, Amies Gel Transport Swab, Amies Liquid Elution Swab (ESwab) or equivalent

Minimum Volume

1 swab • 5 mL urine

Other Acceptable Specimens

10 mL unpreserved urine collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container • Rectal mucosa swab (without feces)

Instructions

See the alphabetical listing in the Microbiology section of Specimen Collection & Transport Guide for further instructions.

For surveillance testing - Composite skin of axilla/groin, or nasal swab specimen

Transport Temperature

Swab: Room temperature
Urine: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Swabs
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Urine
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Stool • Sputum • Blood • Bone marrow • Hair • Skin • Nails • Specimen received frozen • Specimen in formalin • Serum

Methodology
Culture with Phenotypic Microscopic Evaluation, Fluorescent Microscopy • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight

Susceptibility testing is only performed when appropriate using Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 7-10 days

Clinical Significance

The significance of a yeast isolate varies with the organism identification, source, and clinical symptoms manifested.

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

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.