Organism Identification, Yeast
Test Mnemonic
OIDYEA
CPT Codes
- 87106 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Fungus ID
- Yeast ID
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unspecified | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 4 weeks |
Refrigerated | 4 weeks |
Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
4 weeks
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Conventional |
Reference Range
Special Info
Indicate on test order: Original date of collection, specimen site, any pertinent preliminary identification information and telephone number including extension where report may be called if necessary. Antibiotic susceptibility testing must be requested and ordered separately. Contraindications: lack of viability, culture mixed or contaminated.
Clinical Info
Identification of yeast