Test Code MCAAS Candida auris Screen

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Nasal, axilla, groin swabs
Container/Tube: MRSA eSwab, M40 transystem Amies agar transport media (for non-NUH patients)
Volume: 2 swabs
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.
Specimen Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type | Swab |
---|---|
Ambient | Submit sample to lab immediately |
Refrigerate | 1 day |
Frozen | Unacceptable |
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 7 - 8 days
Reference Interval
Candida auris not isolated.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
For infection control programme
Service Code
23086
Update
Last updated 11/10/2021
Unacceptable Condition
Frozen sample.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.