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Candida Auris Screen, Culture

Order Code
9924199
CPT
87101
Test Details
TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Conventional culture Isolate identified by Vitek Ms

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Culture-based test for *Candida auris*. Important in infection control and outbreak investigation.

Specimen Type

One composite swab for bilateral axilla and bilateral groin

Volume

Normal swab with transport media (Blue top)

Specimen Container

Normal swab with transport media (Blue top)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
9924199
CPT
87101
Test Details
TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Conventional culture Isolate identified by Vitek Ms

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Culture-based test for *Candida auris*. Important in infection control and outbreak investigation.

Specimen Type

One composite swab for bilateral axilla and bilateral groin

Volume

Normal swab with transport media (Blue top)

Specimen Container

Normal swab with transport media (Blue top)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days