Aliases
Candida, Candida auris, Candidemia, Yeast
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Test Name
Yeast Identification - Isolate
Test Code
YEASTID
Methodology
Biochemicals, Culture, Latex agglutination, MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry
Overview/Supplementary
This test identifies yeast species, including Candida auris, from submitted isolates.
Surveillance of candidemia as part of the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) includes submission of Candida isolates from blood culture from residents of the 7-county metro area.
Surveillance as part of the Antimicrobial Resistance Lab Networks (AR Lab Network) includes identification and antifungal susceptibility testing.
Turn Around Time
2-7 days
Specimen Requirements
Isolates: Actively growing culture on media that support the growth of the yeast isolate submitted.
Special Considerations
If submitting isolate for AR Lab Network, please fill out ARLAB Central Region Clinical Testing and Submission form https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/idlab/arln.html.
Candida auris and Candida from blood culture are rreportable 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: 15378-3
Test Resource ID
954