Candida auris by PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Recommended test for surveillance of Candida auris.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Skin swab, urine, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or sputum
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).
Frozen
Plasma, serum, whole blood, tissue, culture isolate, environmental swab
Specimen source required
Ambient: 14 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test is intended for surveillance purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87481
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3006400 | Candida auris by PCR Source | 31208-2 |
3006401 | Candida auris by PCR | 97936-9 |
Aliases
- C. auris
- candida
- surveillance