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Test Code LAB4535 CULTURE, YEAST SCREEN

Important Note

For Candida auris please see Culture, Candida Auris Screen [LAB7031]. In case of a suspected outbreak please notify the laboraotry and infection prevention. 

 

Infectious

Additional Codes

**Yeast sensitivity testing available in-house by request only**

Specimen Type

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

Other transport swabs are also accepted (liquid amies, liquid stuarts)

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

 

Turnaround Time

2-3 Days

Test Schedule

Daily 0500-2300

Method

Gram stain and culture

 

Reference Ranges

Gram stain: No Yeast seen, Yeast present 

Yeast screen culture: No Yeast Detected, Yeast identification

Synonyms

Yeast Screen Culture, Yeast Culture, Culture Yeast, Candida, Candida auris, Yeast AST, Yeast sensitivity, Yeast sensi, Yeast susceptibility, Antifungal

CPT Codes

87102, 87205

Test Components

Yeast Culture, Gram Stain, Yeast Identification