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LAB925
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
This culture is intended for the isolation of yeast.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: see chart below
Container/Tube: See chart below
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.
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Specimen |
Acceptable Containers |
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Cervical |
ESwab |
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Endocervical |
ESwab |
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Esophageal Brush |
Sterile Container with or without sterile saline |
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Lesion |
ESwab |
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Oral |
ESwab |
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Penile |
ESwab |
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Scraping |
Sterile Container |
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Throat |
ESwab |
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Ulcer |
ESwab |
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UR- Urine |
Grey Top Urine or Sterile Container |
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UR BLAD - Urine, bladder |
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UR CVS - Urine, clean voided |
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UR CYSTO - Urine, cystoscopic |
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UR ILEAL LP - Urine, ileal loop |
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UR IN OUT |
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UR INDWELL |
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UR KIDNEY ASP - Urine, kidney aspirate |
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UR NEPH - Urine, nephrostomy tube |
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UR SUPRA ASP - Urine, suprapubic aspirate |
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UR SUPRA CATH - Urine suprapubic catheter |
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Urethra |
ESwab |
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Vaginal |
ESwab |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Preliminary report at 24 hours
Final report at 72 hours
Reference Values
No Candida species isolated
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87102 on all (culture fungus w/pre ID)
87106, if indicated (definitive ID)
87186, if indicated (susceptibilities)