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Yeast Culture w/ Sensitivity Test
General DescriptionWe have frequently found that some children or adults may not adequately respond to antifungal treatment. In some cases, this response failure may be due to the use of inappropriate antifungal treatment. This stool testing for common yeast that includes sensitivity to both drugs and natural products. What is the Test Recommended for?The diagnosis and treatment of dysbiosis & yeast overgrowth. Recommendations
Benefits of the Yeast Culture w/ Sensitivity Test
Analyte ListYeast (Mycology) culture: 48 possible yeast and fungal species; Yeast (microscopy ─ visible presence of yeast cells); Yeast sensitivity to: Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Nystatin, Berberine, Caprylic Acid, Goldenseal, Oregano, Tanalbit, Undecylenic Acid, Uva Ursi; Bacterial sensitivity to: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Augmentin, Ciprofloxacin, Trimeth-sulfa, Berberine, Black Walnut, Caprylic Acid, Cats Claw, Citrus Seed Extract, Goldenseal, Oregano, Uva Ursi; For Staphylococcus aureus: Benzypenicillin, Oxacillin, Tetracycline, Trimeth-sulfa, Vancomycin, Berberine, Black Walnut, Caprylic Acid, Cats Claw, Citrus Seed Extract, Goldenseal, Oregano, Uva Ursi Turn Around TimeThe turn around time for this test is 2-4 weeks, unless unforeseen circumstances arise. Specimen Requirements5 mL stool is the absolute minimum. It is recommended that the patient discontinue antifungals 2 weeks and probiotics 48 hours prior to collection. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your physician. CPT Codes87102 87106 87184 87220 Kit InstructionsFor yeast culture w/ sensitivity test instructions please click here. |
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