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Infection with yeast species can cause a variety of symptoms, both intra- and extra-gastrointestinal, and in many cases, may escape suspicion as a pathogenic agent. Controversy remains as to the relationship between Candida infection and episodes of recurrent diarrhea. However, episodes of yeast infection after short-term and long-term antibiotic use have been identified in patients with both gastrointestinal and vaginal symptoms. There is some evidence linking yeast infections with more chronic extra-gastrointestinal conditions.
Studies suggest that the production of antibodies against Candida albicans may contribute to atopic dermatitis in young adults. Other studies have identified the potential role of candidiasis in chronic fatigue syndrome. Identification of abnormal levels of specific yeast species in the stool is an important diagnostic step in therapeutic planning for the patient with chronic gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing to prescriptive and natural agents is also performed for appropriate fungal species at no additional charge. This provides the clinician with useful clinical information to help plan an appropriate treatment protocol.
Performing Lab: DDINT
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Requirements
2-5 mL stool
Collection Container/Tube
Stool collection container
Transport Container/Tube
1 Yellow-capped vial (C&S Media).
Alternative: Any Carey Blair media.
Minimum Specimen Volume
1 mL stool
Rejection Criteria
Media is expired
Transport media has turned yellow
No media Frozen
Stability Information
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
37°C/99°F: Not Determined
Methodology
Culture & ID
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