Test Order - Candida auris Colonization Screening
Synonym(s) - C. Auris Colonization Screening, C.auris PCR
Methodology - Real Time Candida auris PCR
Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Patient composite axilla/groin skin swabs collected using ESwab collection and transport system containing 1.0 milliliter Amies buffer
Transport / Collection Medium - Transport medium included in the ESwab™ collection system. Ship with cold pack to the laboratory for processing within 9 days of collection.
Storage and Preservation of Specimen - Room Temperature: not acceptable.
Refrigerated: up to 9 days.
Frozen: DO NOT freeze.
Minimum Volume Required - 1 milliliter Amies buffer (Standard with ESwab™ collection kit)
Additional Collection Instructions - ESwab Instructions at ESwab-Change-Management-Template.pdf
Guidance for Candida auris Colonization Specimen Collection, Packaging, and Shipping
Additional Required Information - None
Send Out? - No
Turnaround Time - 10 business days (Monday through Friday)
Testing Restrictions - Not applicable
Limitations / Notes / Disclaimers - This PCR assay was developed, and its performance characteristics were determined by the San Francisco Public Health Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such approval is not necessary and results should not be regarded as investigational or for research. The PCR assay cannot differentiate between viable and non-viable cells present in the sample.