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Culture, Yeast, with Identification and Susceptibility, Comprehensive
Test Code92209
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)
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
One swab specimen in transport medium • 5 mL unpreserved 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
For surveillance testing - Composite skin of axilla/groin, or nasal swab specimen
Transport Container
ESwab, liquid Amies (red-cap), gel Amies (blue-cap)
Urine: Sterile leak-proof container
Urine: Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Preserved swab specimen: Room temperature
Unpreserved urine: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Unpreserved urine: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Preserved swab specimens
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool • Sputum • Blood • Bone marrow • Body fluid • Hair • Nails • Specimen received frozen • Specimen in formalin • Serum • Preserved urine • Tissue
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
Daily
Report Available
8-12 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-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
