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HelpTest Code YCT Yeast Culture; Skin, Hair, or Nails
Performing Location
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Min. Test Volume | Collection Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin, hair, or nail scrapings |
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Single Swab Culturette or Sterile screw-capped container | Deliver to Laboratory at room temperature |
Reference Ranges & Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YCT | ALL | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | No yeast isolated |
Collection Instructions
HAIR SAMPLES:
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Examine patient's hair or beard for broken hairs, crusted areas, or short hairs with gray, dusty appearance.
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Pluck out 10-12 hairs with forceps or several with scalpel (infected hairs are easily removed). Place in sterile, dry container.
FINGER OR TOENAILS:
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Clip infected finger or toe nails
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Send to laboratory in a sterile, dry container.
SKIN SAMPLES:
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Wash area with alcohol wipe and let dry.
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Use sterile scalpel blade to obtain scrapings from the margin of an active lesion.
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Place scrapings into a sterile, dry container.
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
- Final results available after 6 days
CPT
87101
LOINC
18482-0