ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Yeast Culture : 0060150

Mnemonic: MC YST

Methodology: Standard reference procedures for culture and identification, and ITS rDNA Sequencing for select isolates.
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-8 days
Preliminary: as soon as positive detected
Final: Negative at 2 weeks
Specimen Required: Collect: Genital, fecal and oral cavity specimens (mouth, gums, throat, esophagus, tongue, teeth, etc.) Specimen source is required.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Specimen in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Catheter tips.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
No yeast isolated.
Identification performed on all isolates from sterile body sites. Limited yeast identification is performed on isolates from nonsterile sites. Further identification available by request at additional charge.
Interpretive Data:

Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
Note: Yeast identification is billed separately from culture. Identification is performed and billed by the extent of tests required for identification.
For detection of Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis in patients with vaginitis/vaginosis, refer to Vaginal Pathogens DNA Direct Probes (0065153).

Please notify the laboratory if Malassezia furfur is suspected.  Special media must be used for the cultivation of this yeast.

For sources other than genital, fecal, and oral cavity, refer to Fungal Culture (0060149).
CPT Code(s): 87102
Cross References: Culture, Yeast
 
 

 

 

 
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