Aliases
C. auris
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Test Name
Candida auris Colonization Culture
Test Code
CACOL
Methodology
Culture, MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry
Overview/Supplementary
This test identifies Candida auris by salt broth culture method. This test is generally performed on specimens that test positive or indeterminate for Candida auris by PCR.
C. auris testing is used as an aid in infection control in the detection of C. auris that colonizes patients in health care settings and is not intended to guide or monitor treatment of infection.
Turn Around Time
7-9 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens: Skin swab (optimal axilla and groin composite) collected with an Eswab
Special Considerations
Fill out ARLAB Central Region Clinical Testing and Submission form https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/idlab/arln.html
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000-4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 90002-7
Test Resource ID
877