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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient | Pure isolates of a single organism should be sent on an agar slant at ambient temperatures. |
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
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged. All fungal organisms submitted will be identified and billed as appropriate. Additional CPT codes may be applicable for recovery and identification of fungal organisms - 87106 - ID by MALDI-TOF Mass Spec for yeast, 87153 - DNA sequencing.
Clinical Info
Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.
Clinical Limitation
If the organism is received in mixed culture or contaminated, identification is not possible and would require additional orders.
Clinical Reference
"Westblade et. al. Larone’s Medically Important Fungi, 7th edition, ASM press, Washington DC., 2024. Leber et al., Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 5th edition, ASM press, Washington, DC. 2023. Carroll, et al. Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 13th Edition, Volume 3, ASM Press, Washington, DC. 2024. "