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
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
04/24/2023
X
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