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HelpTest Code CAURS Candida auris Surveillance, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection.
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: BD Eswab (T853)
Specimen Type: ESwab
Source: Axilla and groin composite
Container/Tube: ESwabs in liquid Amies medium
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Swab transport containers without charcoal must contain a pledget saturated with either Stuart's or Amies liquid media.
2. Swab used for this test cannot be shared with fungal culture. When fungal culture is ordered with this test, send separate swabs for each.
Secondary ID
607883Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Specimen Type
SwabSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swab | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Wood shaft or charcoal swab Clear semi-solid/solid media |
Reject |
| Culturette swab | Reject |
| Clear semi-solid/solid media | Reject |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87481
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.