Yeast-like Fungi, Urine — Qualitative Microbiology
A urine test that checks for the presence of yeast-like fungi, usually as part of a urine culture. Results can help evaluate suspected urinary tract or genital infections.
["A positive result means yeast-like fungi were detected in the urine, but symptoms and other findings are needed to determine whether this represents infection."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 20456-0
- Short code
- Yeast Like Fungi UrnS Ql Micro
- Synonyms
- Yeast Like Fungi UrnS Ql Micro
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- microscopy-light
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test examines a urine sample for the presence of yeast-like fungi. It is generally used along with urine culture and other laboratory findings when an infection is suspected.
Why might I need this test?
Your clinician may order this test if you have urinary symptoms such as painful or frequent urination, burning with urination, or unusual discharge. It may also be used to assess suspected yeast infections in people with weakened immune systems or recent antibiotic or surgery exposure.
How is the test performed?
A urine specimen is collected and examined by laboratory methods that can identify or grow yeast-like organisms. The laboratory reports whether these organisms were detected, and culture results may also be used to guide treatment.
How do I prepare for the test?
Follow your clinician's instructions and provide a clean-catch urine sample if requested. Washing the genital area before collection and avoiding contamination can help improve the accuracy of the result.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
A positive result means yeast-like fungi were detected in the urine. This may reflect a true infection, normal colonization, or contamination from the skin or genital area. Your clinician will interpret the result with your symptoms, medical history, and other urine test findings.
Short name
Urine yeast-like fungi test
Frequently asked questions
Does a positive result always mean I have a yeast infection?
What symptoms can occur with a urinary yeast infection?
How is a urine sample collected for this test?
Sources
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