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Yeast Culture

Order Name C YEAST
Test Number: 6002525
Revision Date 04/24/2015
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Yeast Culture
Culture  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred See Instructions Swab Copan eSwab - White (Regular size) See Instructions
Alternate 1 See Instructions Swab Copan eSwab - Green (Mini-tip) See Instructions
Alternate 2 See Instructions Random Urine or Stool Sterile Urine container See Instructions
Instructions Specimen Source needs to be indicated.
Acceptable Sources include genital, fecal, urine and oral cavity specimens (mouth, gums, throat, esophagus, tongue, teeth, etc.)
Sources of foley catheter tips, in viral transport, parasite parapaks are Not Acceptable.

Regular size applicator Copan eSwab - White
Specimen Stability: 24hrs Room Temperature or 36hrs Refrigerated (Do Not Freeze).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Sun-Sat 
Expected TAT 8 Days  
Notes This test was developed as an alternative to the traditional fungal culture (C FUNGUS) which has turn around time approaching 4 weeks. Specimens are plated on chromogenic agar for ease of early identification and final reports are issued within 8 days. Susceptibilities will not be routine performed but would be available upon request.
CPT Code(s) 87106
Lab Section Microbiology