Yeast

MicrobiologyAlso known as: Yeast # Ur AutoAlso known as: Yeast #/area Ur AutoAlso known as: Yeast #/area UrnSN/A

Detects yeast (usually Candida) in the urethra using microscopic examination.

Normal Range
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N/A
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Identifying yeast infection in the urethra allows for targeted antifungal treatment, relieving symptoms and preventing complications like recurrent infections or spread to other areas.

Overview

This test examines a urethral sample using a wet-mount preparation with KOH (potassium hydroxide) to detect yeast cells, most commonly Candida. Yeast in the urethra can cause urinary tract infections with symptoms like burning, itching, or unusual discharge. While Candida is normally present on skin and mucous membranes, overgrowth can occur due to antibiotics, weakened immunity, or other factors. A positive result confirms a yeast infection requiring treatment.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

18482-0Primary
Yeast [Presence] in Specimen by Organism specific culture
14371-9
Yeast [Presence] in Urethra by Wet preparation
55315-6
Yeast [Presence] in Specimen by KOH preparation
87831-4
Yeast [Presence] in Urine
78742-4
Yeast [#/area] in Urine by Automated count
/[HPF]
55313-1
Yeast [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by KOH preparation
41215-5
Yeast [#/area] in Urine sediment by Microscopy low power field
/[LPF]
14369-3
Yeast [Presence] in Cervix by Wet preparation
74759-2
Yeast [Presence] in Specimen by Gram stain
44246-7
Yeast [#/area] in Vaginal fluid by Wet preparation
55317-2
Yeast [Presence] in Skin by KOH preparation
53571-6
Yeast identified in Genital specimen by Organism specific culture
18483-8
Yeast [Presence] in Genital specimen by Organism specific culture
12275-4
Yeast [Presence] in Genital specimen by Wet preparation
51481-0
Yeast [#/volume] in Urine by Automated count
/uL
72223-1
Yeast [Presence] in Urine by Automated
41222-1
Yeast [Presence] in Body fluid by Light microscopy
32765-0
Yeast [Presence] in Specimen by Wet preparation
14370-1
Yeast [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by Wet preparation
32356-8
Yeast [Presence] in Urine sediment by Light microscopy
5822-2
Yeast [#/area] in Urine sediment by Microscopy high power field
/[HPF]
104648-1
Yeast [Presence] in Urine by Computer assisted method
/[HPF]
98408-8
Yeast identified in Isolate by NAA with probe detection
105098-8
Yeast [#/area] in Urine sediment
/[HPF]
105099-6
Yeast [Presence] in Urine sediment
106776-8
Yeast [Presence] in Synovial fluid by Light microscopy
106778-4
Yeast [Presence] in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Light microscopy
107468-1
Yeast [Presence] in Pus by Light microscopy
107471-5
Yeast [Presence] in Aspirate by Light microscopy
107477-2
Yeast [Presence] in Wound shallow by Light microscopy
107485-5
Yeast [Presence] in Pericardial fluid by Light microscopy
107526-6
Yeast [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by Gram stain
17773-3
Yeast [Presence] in Stool by Light microscopy
41186-8
Yeast [Presence] in Stool
41242-9
Yeast [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Light microscopy
41243-7
Yeast [#/area] in Body fluid by Microscopy high power field
/[HPF]
55314-9
Yeast [Presence] in Nail by KOH preparation
55316-4
Yeast [Presence] in Sputum by KOH preparation
55320-6
Yeast [Presence] in Bronchial specimen by KOH preparation
90078-7
Yeast identified in Isolate by Organism specific culture
91779-9
Yeast identified in Upper respiratory specimen by Organism specific culture
98401-3
Yeast [Morphology] in Isolate by Light microscopy
98403-9
Yeast identified in Isolate by MS.MALDI-TOF

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