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Laboratory Code
LAB1217
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
Screening for Candida auris colonization.
Service Code
23086
LOINC Code Information
Not applicable
Update
Last updated 17/3/2025
Unacceptable Condition
- Frozen sample.
- Dry swab.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.