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HelpTest Code CAURS Candida auris DNA PCR
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering code | LAB305373 |
| NBS code | LBC13490 |
| Service code | 1033030 |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Nasal, axilla, groin swabs
Container/Tube: MRSA eSwab
Minimum Volume: Entire content of eSwab (Please send eSwab in a separate Ziploc bag. DO NOT pack with other specimens)
Collection Instructions:
Collect specimen with a sterile swab. Place swab in transport medium.
- One swab (Pink swab) should be used for axilla and groin areas.
- One swab (White swab) should be used for both nostrils.
- The swabs should be pooled and sent as one request.
Please refer to eSwab Training Slides.
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1 - 3 days
Reference Interval
Candida auris not detected.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
For infection control programme
Update
Last updated 24/05/2026
Specimen Stability and Condition
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type | Swab |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate | 1 day |
| Unsuitable condition(reject) |
Frozen Gel Swab MRSA swab without medium MRSA swab with no swab |
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.