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Candida Species by PCR
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Ordering Recommendation
Detect and differentiate C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis complex (C. parapsilosis, C. orthopsilosis, C. metapsilosis), C. tropicalis, C. krusei, and C. dubliniensis.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Body fluid, Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Body Fluid: Transfer 1 mL body fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL).
Whole Blood: Transfer 2 mL whole blood to a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL).
Body Fluid: Frozen.
Whole Blood: Refrigerated.
Plasma or serum, tissues.
Specimen source required.
Body Fluid: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Whole Blood: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated; 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by the test.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test detects and differentiates C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis complex (C. parapsilosis, C. orthopsilosis, C. metapsilosis), C. tropicalis, C. krusei, and C. dubliniensis.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87481
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013785 | Candida Species Source | 31208-2 |
| 2013786 | Candida albicans by PCR | 76580-0 |
| 2013788 | Candida glabrata by PCR | |
| 2013790 | Candida parapsilosis complex by PCR | |
| 2013792 | Candida tropicalis by PCR | |
| 2013794 | Candida krusei by PCR | |
| 2013796 | Candida dubliniensis by PCR |
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