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Test Code LAB241 Culture, Yeast Only

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Billing Code

3000442 / 3060062
Reflex Testing:  May include:  Definitive Identification (Fungal)

Methodology

Screening culture with isolation and presumptive ID of pathogen 

Specimen Requirements

Throat, genital, skinfold, mouth. Culturette swab

 

Remove swab and collect specimen from affected area. Place swab in tube. Make sure swab is in contact with moistened pledget.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test run daily, day and evening shift. 

Preliminary report in 48 hours; final in 5 days. 

If reflex testing is required, test results will be delayed.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87102 – Culture, fungi (mold or yeast) isolation, with presumptive identification of isolates

87206 – Calcofluor, Smear, primary source with interpretation

Additional Information

Use: Isolation and identification of yeasts from clinical specimens.  Primarily for the recovery of Candida species and other similar yeasts from genital specimens or mouth specimens for thrush.

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability

Ambient 

Performing Department

Microbiology