Candida auris PCR
Test Summary
Candida auris is a fungus that can cause life-threatening, often multidrug-resistant, infections. C. auris contributes to significant risk of infection among long-term patients in healthcare settings or intensive care units, and among people with serious underlying medical conditions. Patients can be colonized without having symptoms with the most common sites of colonization being the axilla (armpit) and groin. Colonization is a risk factor for bloodstream infection (candidemia) and colonized patients can easily spread C. auris to other patients. Nosocomial transmission occurs via contaminated medical equipment, such as catheters or feeding tubes. Early detection can limit the spread of C. auris.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Swab the axilla and groin to determine colonization. Positive PCR tests will reflex to a culture so susceptibilities may be performed.
Preferred Specimen
Dual swab-Swab of axilla and /or groin
Minimum Volume
Dual swab culture swab
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- 4 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CAPCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10340
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87481
Billing Code
- 300011
CPT Statement
Methodology
PCR
FDA Status
No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
Not Detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Swab the axilla and groin to determine colonization. Positive PCR tests will reflex to a culture so susceptibilities may be performed.
Preferred Specimen
Dual swab-Swab of axilla and /or groin
Minimum Volume
Dual swab culture swab
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- 4 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
PCR
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Not Detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; Report available: 1 day