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Yeast Culture
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Yeast Culture
Doctor's DataCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
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.
Additional test information
This lab identifies levels of specific yeast species in a patient’s stool. It serves as an important diagnostic tool in therapeutic planning for patients with chronic gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms. For appropriate fungal species, the lab also performs antimicrobial susceptibility testing to prescriptive and natural agents at no additional charge. This provides useful clinical information to help plan an appropriate treatment protocol.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Stool
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 5 to 7 days after the lab receives samples.
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Related Sunridge care
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Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Stool. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: No. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should arrive 5 to 7 days after the lab receives samples.. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
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.
Additional details
This lab identifies levels of specific yeast species in a patient’s stool. It serves as an important diagnostic tool in therapeutic planning for patients with chronic gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms. For appropriate fungal species, the lab also performs antimicrobial susceptibility testing to prescriptive and natural agents at no additional charge. This provides useful clinical information to help plan an appropriate treatment protocol.
Highlighted health areas
- Gastrointestinal
Biomarkers and report focus
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- Yeast Culture