Test Details
Methodology
Culture
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Detect yeast in vaginal fluid
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Vaginal fluid
Volume
Swab
Container
Copan double swab in Amies liquid medium or Amies agar gel
Collection Instructions
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
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 | |
| Order Code | 182493 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Vaginal Yeast Culture | |||||
| Order Loinc | 18483-8 | |||||
| Result Code | 182494 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Vaginal Yeast Culture | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 18483-8 |