ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060150: Yeast Culture |
| Test Mnemonic: MC YST | |
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Methodology: Standard reference procedures for culture and identification, and ITS rDNA Sequencing for select isolates.
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 7 days Preliminary: as soon as positive detected Final: Negative at 1 week |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Vaginal, fecal and oral cavity specimens (mouth, gums, throat, esophagus, tongue, teeth, etc.) Specimen source is required.
Transport: Specimen in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Vaginal, fecal and oral cavity specimens are routinely processed for a yeast culture, even if ordered as a fungal culture. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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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. |
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Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
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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. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87102 |