Nystatin (NYS) (Mycostatin™)

CPT Code(s)

87186

Synonym(s)

87188

Performed

Fungus Testing Laboratory

Clinical Indication and Relevance

NYS binds to sterol in the cell membrane disrupting membrane integrity. This causes the membrane it to leak intracellular components which ultimately leading to cell death.

Yeast CPT 87186 Moulds CPT 87188

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