Yeast Culture
Order Name
C YEAST
Test Number: 6002525
Revision Date 04/24/2015
Test Number: 6002525
Revision Date 04/24/2015
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Yeast Culture
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Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Swab | Copan eSwab - White (Regular size) | See Instructions |
| Alternate 1 | See Instructions | Swab | Copan eSwab - Green (Mini-tip) | See Instructions |
| Alternate 2 | See Instructions | Random Urine or Stool | Sterile Urine container | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Specimen Source needs to be indicated. Acceptable Sources include genital, fecal, urine and oral cavity specimens (mouth, gums, throat, esophagus, tongue, teeth, etc.) Sources of foley catheter tips, in viral transport, parasite parapaks are Not Acceptable. Regular size applicator Copan eSwab - White Specimen Stability: 24hrs Room Temperature or 36hrs Refrigerated (Do Not Freeze). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 8 Days |
| Notes | This test was developed as an alternative to the traditional fungal culture (C FUNGUS) which has turn around time approaching 4 weeks. Specimens are plated on chromogenic agar for ease of early identification and final reports are issued within 8 days. Susceptibilities will not be routine performed but would be available upon request. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87106 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |