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Test Code LAB4535 CULTURE, YEAST SCREEN

Important Note

This order can be used for Candida auris surveillance culture. Please notify Infection Prevention and the Microbiology Laboratory if C.auris screening is needed.

Infectious

Specimen Type

ESWAB Transport System (wound, throat, mouth, ear, vaginal): 48 hours (room temp or refrig)

Urine: Unpreserved-room temperature: 2 hours, Unpreserved-refrigerated: 24 hours
Preserved/Boric Acid: 48 hours (room temp or refrigerated)

Respiratory: Room temperature: 2 hours, Refrigerated: 24 hours

Axilla/Groin ESWAB for Candida auris Screening Culture: 48 hours (room temp or refrig)

Turnaround Time

3 Days

Test Schedule

Daily 0500-2300

Method

Yeast Culture, Yeast Identification

Reference Ranges

No Yeast Detected 

Yeast Detected, Identification level depends on specimen source

Synonyms

Yeast Screen Culture, Yeast Culture, Culture Yeast, Candida, Candida auris

Test Components

Yeast Culture

CPT Codes

87102