VAGINAL CANDIDA SPP., PCR

Message
Collect a specimen using a BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit following standard techniques. Immediately transfer the swab to the BD Molecular Swab Sample Buffer Tube.


Test Code
LAB14000 CNPCR


Alias/See Also
CNPCR


CPT Codes
87481| 87801| 87481| 87481

Includes
This test includes the detection of Candida group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis), Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei DNA. The performance of this test has not been evaluated in patients <18 years old. Specimens from these patients will be rejected.


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Minimum Testing Volume: N/A Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 21 daysRefrigerated : 21 daysFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Swab submitted on patient <18 years old. Incorrect swab received. Swab not submitted in BD Molecular Swab Sample Buffer Tube. No swab present in submitted tube.


Report Available
24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120035



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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