Candida auris Screen (Miscellaneous)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CAUR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2892

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Synonyms

CAUR
MRO
Multi-drug-resistant Organism

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

• Swab - see Additional Information
• Tracheal Aspirate
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Sites: Bilateral groin, Bilateral axilla, CVL exit site, Tracheal aspirate (if intubated), Wound (if present) and Catheter urine (if IDC in-situ). All other types of urine sample will be discarded.

Contact Information