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Test Code LAB2335 Infection Prevention Candida auris PCR, Surveillance

Important Note

Candida auris PCR testing is for surveillance purposes ONLY.  Epic order is restricted to members of BJC Infection Prevention team.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) performed on the Diasorin Liaison MDX

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

1 combined axilla/groin sample collected in BD ESwab

  

Collection Procedure:

    1. Swab both the axilla and groin with the same swab:
      • Rub all sides of the swab tip over the left axilla skin surface and then the right, targeting the crease in the skin where the arm meets the body.
      • With the same swab rub both sides of the swab tip over the left groin skin surface, targeting the inguinal crease in the skin where the leg meets the pelvic region and repeat with the right side.
    2. If transport delayed, refrigerate specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Testing batched 1x/day, Monday through Friday

No testing performed on Saturday, Sunday, or BJC holidays

 

STAT: not available

Routine:  24-48 hours

Reference Values

Not detected

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient or Refrigerated

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Minimum Volume: 1 ESwab per test request in a sterile transport tube.

Sample stability: Swab – 7 days if refrigerated

 

Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Molecular Infectious Disease Laboratory