Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Microbiology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
CAUR
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3277
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Sites: Bilateral groin and bilateral axilla (must be both sites; one swab per side). If only one swab is received, it will be rejected. Urine: Indwelling catheter urine. Note: All other types of urine sample will be discarded
Registration
Put the swab specimens in the same bag
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
Candida Auris
Turnaround Time
7 days
Specimen Type
- Swab - see Additional Information
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Copan E-swab
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Copan E-swab
Additional Specimen Information
Axilla Copan e-swab and Groin/Perineum Copan e-swab required.
Last updated: 23/03/2026