CANDIDA AURIS SCREEN

Message

Any source accepted

Test Code

CAUSC (Alverno)

Alias/See Also

Yeast
C. auris

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

Culture; organism ID if indicated; sensitivity if indicated

Preferred Specimen

eSwab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)

Sterile Container (Body fluids, including urine)

Patient Preparation
Collect specimen prior to start of anti-fungal therapy

Instructions

Document source

Transport Container

Swab tube or container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 24 hours

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sat, Sun

Examined each day for 4 days

Report Available

Final report available within 4 days of set up

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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