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HelpTest Code LABCAURISPCR Candida Auris Screen by PCR
Synonym
- CAAUPCR
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: eSwab
Acceptable Container/Tube: eSwab
Specimen Source: Axilla, groin
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Collection Information
Using the same single eSwab, swab both left and right axilla, followed by left and right groin, targeting the crease of the skin.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Reflex Test
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| MALDI-TOF | No | No |
Reference Values
Not Detected
Interpretation
This test was performed using a real-time PCR assay.
Method Description
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 days
Reporting Name
Candida auris Screen by PCR
CPT Code Information
87481
LOINC Code Information
97936-9