Ordering Recommendation

Recommended test for surveillance of Candida auris.

Mnemonic

CAURIS PCR

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

New York DOH Approval Status

Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Skin swab, urine, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or sputum

Specimen Preparation

Swab: Place in Eswab transport media (ARUP supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.

Other: Transfer 1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum, or urine to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma, serum, whole blood, tissue, culture isolate, environmental swab

Remarks

Specimen source required

Stability

Ambient: 14 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 14 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

This test is intended for surveillance purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87481

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3006400 Candida auris by PCR Source
3006401 Candida auris by PCR
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Aliases

  • C. auris
  • candida
  • surveillance
Candida auris by PCR