CANDIDA AURIS SCREEN

Test Code

CAUSC

Alias/See Also

Yeast; C. auris

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

Includes: culture; organism ID if indicated; sensitivity if indicated

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections); Body fluids submitted in sterile container (including urine).

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 24 hours

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Final report available within 4 days of initial set up.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Intended for screening for Candida auris for epidemiological purposes.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 7, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.