| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Various sources (Vaginal, tongue, skin, etc.) collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab |
24hrs Room Temp Up to 48hrs Refrigerated |
Not Isolated |
Specimen Requirements
Vaginal, tongue, skin, etc. specimen. For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media.
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Method
Culture
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Schedule
Sun-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
3-4 days
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Instructions/Notes
Susceptibilities are available upon request. Turnaround time is 10-14 days.
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Clinical Utility
To detect the presence of candida (causative agent of candidiasis or other yeast). Candidiasis, is a common yeast infection that is due primarily to the overgrowth of Candida albicans and other species of Candida, which are part of the normal flora.
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CPT Codes
87081. Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
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