CPT/HCPCS
87102
Order Code
CH786
Turnaround Time
up to 14 days
Test Includes
Tests are used to determine susceptibility of yeast isolates to fluconazole, voriconazole, and caspofungin. If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Vaginal swab
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Eswab
Preferred Specimens
eSwab
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Reject Criteria
Stool, Sputum
Special Instructions
Oral or vaginal swab collected in an ESwab mini-tip transport system (blue-cap)
Test Details
Methodology
Culture with Phenotypic , Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight
Clinical Significance
The significance of a yeast isolate varies with the organism identification, source, and clinical symptoms manifested.
