CULTURE YERSINIA

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: YER
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.

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