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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