CULTURE INF CANDIDA AURIS C INF C.AURIS

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Culture Inf Candida Auris

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Culture - INF Candida auris

EPIC Order Name

Infection Control Culture, Candida auris

Clinical Info

Candida auris has emerged as a significant fungal pathogen, especially in nosocomial settings. The ability of C. auris to colonize both the patient and environment, as well as common antifungal resistance, makes it an organism of particular concern from an infection control perspective.
Screening of patients for the presence of C. auris can assist with the implementation of appropriate infection control precautions (e.g. contact precautions) to reduce potential for nosocomial infections or outbreaks.

Specimen Type

Other

Specimen Volume

Nares/groin/axilla

Container

Eswab

Collection Instructions

Using a single Eswab collection device, swab the patient’s nares, followed by axilla, followed by groin.
Return swab to collection device and submit to the laboratory. Do not send multiple swabs per patient.

Transport Instructions

Transport promptly at ambient temperature

Specimen Stability

Transport to the lab as soon as possible. Do not refrigerate.

Methodology

Fungal Culture

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories-LNP site,
Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87081

PDM

227373

Result Interpretation

Forms

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