Candida auris Screening Culture
General Information
Lab Name
Candida auris Screening Culture
Lab Code
AURISC
Epic Name
(not orderable in Epic)
Description
This culture is to screen for Candida auris.
Synonyms
auris, C. auris, Candida, Yeast
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Method
Cultured on Chromogenic agar which is incubated for 2 days.
Reference Range
See individual componentsGuidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Screen for C. auris using an ESwab from the nares.
Amies transport swab is also acceptable.
Universal transport media is not acceptable.
Handling Instructions
Transport swabs at room temperature. Specimens will be rejected if received after 48 hours.
Quantity
requested: Swab
Processing
Specimen is setup on a Chromagenic agar
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| CL |
Infectious Disease Division (IDD) - Phenotypic Microbiology
206-520-4600 1601 Lind Ave SW |
Hours of Operation: |
|---|
Frequency
Upon receipt
Available STAT?
NO