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Additional Codes
LAB7009
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
This culture is intended for the isolation of yeast and/or mold.
Note: If fungal blood culture is desired, order Culture, Fungus, Blood.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Fluid, respiratory, stool, surgical, urine, wound
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.
Additional Information:
1. Eswab is acceptable for wound specimen.
2. Immediately deliver to laboratory.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Preliminary report in 1 week
Final report at 4 weeks
Reference Values
No growth of yeast or mold
Presence of yeast from respiratory specimens will only be screened to rule-out Cryptococcus neoformans.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87101
Stability
E- Swab: Up to 48 hours room temperature or refrigerated
BBL red top culture swab: 24 hours room temperature or refrigerated.