Candida auris Screening by PCR

Message
For patients meeting high-risk criteria per Infection Prevention (transfers from long-term acute care hospitals or skilled nursing facilities)

See 'Candida auris Qualitative PCR Collection Guide' in Resources tab.


Test Code
CAURI


Alias/See Also
LAB0002002


CPT Codes
87481

Preferred Specimen
Axilla and groin eSwab (same swab) in modified liquid Amies


Instructions
Ensure specimen is properly sealed to prevent leakage.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Dry swab, any other swab type other than eSwab.


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Setup Schedule
Batched 2-3 time weekly


Report Available
3-4 days


Performing Laboratory
Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania
Rittenhouse Molecular Laboratory



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.