CULTURE YERSINIA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: YER
UPHSM LIS Test #: 519
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 3 weeks
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 519
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 3 weeks
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 10 liquid; formed walnut size
Temperature: refrigerated
Tube Type: stool
Collection Info:
Inpatient: Place stool specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Reference lab: Place specimen in Cary Blair transport container.
Temperature: refrigerated
Tube Type: stool
Collection Info:
Inpatient: Place stool specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Reference lab: Place specimen in Cary Blair transport container.
Methods
Conventional culture includes selective CIN media.
CPT Codes
87081 Additional CPT 87077 may apply
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative