Culture Yeast ()
Department: Microbiology
Test Synonym(s): LAB6579, Culture for Throat, Urine and Genital, Candidia albicans, C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, C. krusei
Test Components: Culture for the following yeasts: Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. krusei and C. glabrata
CPT Codes: 87102
Methodology: Culture
Reference Range: No C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. krusei and C. glabrata
Tube Type: eSwab: Throat, Genital; Sterile container: Urine
Specimen: Throat, Genital and Urine
Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Throat and Genital (eSwab): Room temperature; Urine (Sterile container): Refrigerated
Stability: Send to lab immediately
Reasons for Rejection: Non sterile or leaking container. Excessive delay in transport.
Days Performed: Daily
TAT: 48 hours if negative; up to 5 days if positive
Special Instructions: Susceptibility testing can done upon request and will be billed separately.
This should be used for YEAST only from THROAT, URINE AND GENITAL sources and not for Fungus identification.
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