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Test Code LAB2165 Culture, Yeast, Varies

Important Note

  • This culture is for yeast only.
  • Sources required on patient label and in order.
  • Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: CYEAST

Collection

Patient Preparation:

Aseptic techniques must be used in obtaining and transporting specimen.

Specimen Type:

Urine, throat, oral cavity, vaginal, or rectal specimens collected in a sterile contianer or Copan eswab.

Minimum Volume:

Fluid: 5mL

eSwab: entire swab

Reasons for Rejection:

Dry swab, in a non-sterile container, or does not meet collection, storage, or transport requirements.

Stability

Ambient: 7 days (Preferred)

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Range

Culture Dependent

Methodology

Standard yeast culture and identification

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Pathology Laboratory Ankeny, IA

Days Performed:

Set up Sunday-Saturday (Cultures read on day shift only.)

Analytical Time:

1 week

CPT Codes

Culture- 87102