Test Detail

Yeast Isolate Identification Panel

Panel Components
Test Description		Contact: Diagnostic Microbiology (319) 335-4256 Test Request Form: Mycobacteriology/Mycology/Parasitology SHL OpenELIS Code: 840, 839
Identification of Yeast organisms, including Candida and Cryptococcus, by MALDI-TOF Spectrometry.
Yeast Identification, MALDI-TOF Preparation
Reflex Test(s)
Fungus Identification by D2 LSU rDNA Fungal Sequencing
Performed	Avg. Turnaround Time	Method
Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F	7 - 10 business days	MALDI-TOF Spectrometry, Extraction
Fee	CPT Code(s)
$34.20. Additional charges dependent on sequencing.	87106, 87015
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:	Yeast isolate specimen. Sample sources: Biopsy, Blood, Bronchial brushings, Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL)/washings, Cerebrospinal fluid/CSF, Peritoneal fluid, Pleural fluid, Scrapings/clippings, Sputum, Tissue, Urine, Wound, Other.
Collection Instructions:	Actively growing culture on suitable medium in sealed agar plate or slant.
Shipping:
Specimens should be stored and shipped under the same conditions. Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen overnight at room temperature. Ship to the Coralville location.
Temperature and Stability:	Room Temperature; stable for 48 hours.
Rejection Criteria:	Specimens will be rejected if received under these conditions: Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms. Isolates from environmental sources. An additional processing fee will be billed for all mixed cultures. Specimens not received in the correct temperature ranges stated under "Temperature and Stability" will be rejected.
Expected Results:
No fungus isolated, name of fungal organism identified.
Comments
Most commonly isolated yeast species with pathogenic potential are Candida and Cryptococcus. A processing fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture, as indicated under Unacceptable Conditions.
Alternate Names
Yeast, Candida, Cryptococcus