Candida auris Screen

TEST NAME	Candida auris Screen
DEPARTMENT	MYCOL
TESTS	M3
DESCRIPTION	Screening procedure for Candida auris based on PCR.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS	SPECIMEN: Axilla/groin swabs. CONTAINER: BD ESwab collection and transport system with modified liquid Amies. See Mycology Specimen Collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Refrigerated (2-8°C) within 4 days.
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)	24-96 hours (PCR) 9 days (culture)
REFERENCE RANGE	Negative
TEST METHOD	PCR
CPT CODES	87481 87106

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