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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Fungal Culture, VaginalSpecimen Type
VariesShipping Instructions
Specimen should arrive within 24 hours of collection.
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Swab
Source: Vaginal secretions
Container/Tube: Culture transport swab (noncharcoal)
Collection Instructions:
1. Before collecting specimen, wipe away any excessive amount of secretion and discharge.
2. Obtain secretions from the mucosal membrane of the vaginal vault with a sterile swab.
3. If smear and culture are requested or both a bacterial culture and fungal culture are requested, collect a second swab to maximize test sensitivity.
Reject Due To
| Viral transport media (including but not limited to M4, M5, BD viral transport media, thioglycolate broth) Petri dish |
Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Retention Time
Raw specimen discarded after 2 days.Report Available
3 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative
If positive, yeast will be identified.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2F | D2 Fungal Sequencing Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FUNA | Fungal Ident Panel A | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FUNB | Fungal Ident Panel B | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCCI | Ident Rapid PCR Coccidioides | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCHB | Id, Histoplasma/Blastomyces PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALF | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALY | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCCA | Id, Candida auris Rapid PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Useful For
Monitoring therapy for vulvovaginitis
Managing chronic recurring disease
Determining the etiology of infectious vaginitis when other tests have been uninformative
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.
CPT Code Information
87102-Fungal culture, vaginal
87106-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast (if appropriate)
87107-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification panel A (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification panel B (if appropriate)
87150-Identification rapid PCR Coccidioides (if appropriate)
87150 x 2-Identification Histoplasma/Blastomyces, PCR (if appropriate)
87153-D2 fungal sequencing identification (if appropriate)
87150-Id, Candida auris Rapid PCR (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FVAG | Fungal Culture, Vaginal | 51723-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FVAG | Fungal Culture, Vaginal | 51723-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.