YEAST IDENTIFICATION

Test Code

LAB7790

Quest Code

43026

CPT Codes
87106

Includes

Additional identification may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106).

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

Preferred Specimen

Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

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

Mixed culture • Non-viable isolate

Methodology
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight, Phenotypic

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-7 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Yeast causes a variety of infections. This test is intended for identification of yeast from a pure culture.

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.