Candida auris screening

Test Alias / Common Abbreviations

 

Department of Infection Science – bacteriology

 

Requirement

 

Refer to UHNM screening policy for specific sites for screening

 

Turnaround times  

 

2-4 days

 

Other comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collection container (including preservatives): Copan liquid e swab

(pink topped)

Special instructions -Reason for screening 

Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature