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Useful For
Monitoring therapy
Managing chronic recurring disease
Determining the etiology of infectious vaginitis when other tests have been uninformative
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| API | Yeast Ident Panel C | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| CNP | Microbial Probe Fungus Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| D2F | D2 Fungal Sequencing Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FUNA | Fungal Ident Panel A | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FUNB | Fungal Ident Panel B | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| GT | Yeast Ident Panel A | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCCI | Ident Rapid PCR Coccidioides | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCHB | Id, Histoplasma/Blastomyces PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RAT1 | Yeast Ident panel B | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALF | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RRU | Yeast Ident Panel D | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALY | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged.
Method Name
Plated to Inhibitory Mold Agar
Reporting Name
Fungal Culture, VaginalSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen should arrive within 24 hours of collection.
Container/Tube: Culture transport swab (non-charcoal)
Specimen Volume: Secretions
Collection Instructions:
1. Before collecting specimen, wipe away any excessive amount of secretion and discharge.
2. Obtain secretions from the mucosal membrane of the vaginal vault with a sterile swab.
3. If smear and culture are requested or both a bacterial culture and fungal culture are requested, collect a second swab to maximize test sensitivity.
Additional Information: Specimen source is required.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request Form (T244) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/microbiology_test_request_form.pdf).
Specimen Minimum Volume
NA
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Clinical Information
Candidal vulvovaginitis is believed to be the most frequent or second most frequent vaginal infection. Depending on the geographical area, its prevalence in women is estimated to be in the range of 5% to 20%. Besides Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Candida tropicalis are the most frequently isolated Candida species both from vulvo-vaginitis patients and from healthy carriers.
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, yeast will be identified.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; Varies
Report Available
7 days/Positive cultures reported when detected. Negative 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test uses a standard method. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87102-Fungal culture, vaginal
87106-Yeast identification panel C (if appropriate)
87106-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast (if appropriate)
87107-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification panel A (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification panel B (if appropriate)
87107-Yeast identification panel A (if appropriate)
87107-Yeast identification panel B (if appropriate)
87150-Identification rapid PCR Coccidioides (if appropriate)
87150 x 2-Identification Histoplasma/Blastomyces, PCR (if appropriate)
87150-Microbial probe, fungus identification (if appropriate)
87153-D2 fungal sequencing identification (if appropriate)