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Candida auris Reportable Disease Only

TEST NAMECandida auris Reportable Disease Only
DEPARTMENTMYCOL
TESTSM4
DESCRIPTIONCulture identified as Candida auris required by State to be sent to the Public Health Laboratory.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Pure culture on mycology slant or flask media, i.e., SAB or IMA. Specify isolate identification.

CONTAINER: Submit or mail in a double container according to the IATA Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines.                                           

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C) within 7 calendar days of identification.

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)4 days (Final)
REFERENCE RANGEBy report
TEST METHODBy report
CPT CODES87106