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CANDIDA AURIS SCREEN
Test CodeCAUSC
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 or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 2-8C up to 48 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: December 16, 2024