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Candida auris colonization
Test CodeLAB3561
Alias/See Also
Candida auris Surveillance, Molecular Detection, PCR
CPT Codes
87481
Preferred Specimen
ESwab® Liquid Based Collection and Transport/ ESwab® collection and transport system.
Composite bilateral axilla/groin swabs in 1 mL Liquid Amies.
Do not use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing.
Collected specimens can be stored up to 48 hours at room temperature or up to seven (7) days at 2-8°C. After seven (7) days at 2-8°C, specimens may be frozen at ≤ -70 °C in accordance with the transport media instructions for use.
Composite bilateral axilla/groin swabs in 1 mL Liquid Amies.
Do not use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing.
Collected specimens can be stored up to 48 hours at room temperature or up to seven (7) days at 2-8°C. After seven (7) days at 2-8°C, specimens may be frozen at ≤ -70 °C in accordance with the transport media instructions for use.
Minimum Volume
1 ML
Instructions
Single swab axilla and groin composite collection method:
Rub both sides of the swab tip over the left axilla
skin surface and then the right, targeting the crease
in the skin where the arm meets the body (i.e.,
swab both armpits, swiping back and forth ~5 times per armpit).
With the same swab used on the axilla, rub both sides of the swab tip
over the left groin skin surface, targeting the inguinal crease in the skin
where the leg meets the pelvic region and repeat with the right side
(i.e., swab the skin of both hip creases swiping back and forth ~5 times
per hip crease)
Rub both sides of the swab tip over the left axilla
skin surface and then the right, targeting the crease
in the skin where the arm meets the body (i.e.,
swab both armpits, swiping back and forth ~5 times per armpit).
With the same swab used on the axilla, rub both sides of the swab tip
over the left groin skin surface, targeting the inguinal crease in the skin
where the leg meets the pelvic region and repeat with the right side
(i.e., swab the skin of both hip creases swiping back and forth ~5 times
per hip crease)
Transport Container
Remove the cap from the swab collection tube, then place the soft end of the collection swab into the tube. Be careful to keep the cap from touching any materials that may contaminate your sample and cap the tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Can be stored up to 48 hours at room temperature or up to seven (7) days at 2-8°C.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Calcium Alginate or Dry Swabs
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
24 Hours
