Fungus Culture, Yeast Culture for Vaginitis

CPT: 87102
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Synonyms

  • Vaginitis
  • Vaginosis

Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days



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Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport Guide


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Vaginal fluid


Volume

Swab


Container

Copan double swab in Amies liquid medium or Amies agar gel


Collection

Using transport swabs provided, obtain a sample by contacting the lower one-third of the vaginal wall.


Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C) for as long as 72 hours.


Causes for Rejection

Specimen collected or transported other than previously described


Test Details


Use

Detect yeast in vaginal fluid


Methodology

Culture


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
182493 Vaginal Yeast Culture 18483-8 182494 Vaginal Yeast Culture 18483-8

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