Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure Number: N/A
| Synonym(s): |
Candidiasis, C. auris, multidrug resistant yeast, Colonization screening, PCR, Culture |
| Requisition Form |
G-2E |
| Test Description |
Detection of Candida auris from colonization screening swabs by real time PCR or culture |
| Pre-Approval Needed |
- Yes; permission to submit a specimen for screening is first required from a DSHS HAI Epidemiologist
- Email ICAR@dshs.texas.gov to schedule a screening
- Specimen collection swabs and shipping supplies may be ordered by emailing TexasARLN@dshs.texas.gov
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| Supplemental Information Required |
N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Axilla/Groin swab (Copan or BD E-Swab) |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
One swab |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
- Shipping refrigerated swabs on (multiple) cold packs is encouraged to prevent transport conditions above ambient temperature.
- Swabs should be shipped to Laboratory within 24 hours of collection
- Only swabs within expiration date should be used
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| Transport Medium |
N/A |
| Specimen Labeling |
- At least two patient identifiers required on specimen (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number).
- Three patient identifiers are preferred.
- Patient identifiers on specimen label must exactly match identifiers in submission form.
- Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines available online here.
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
- Ship refrigerated at 2–8°C on cold packs for overnight delivery to Laboratory.
- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Category B Biological Substance, UN3373 shipping requirements apply.
- Submitters are responsible for packaging and shipping specimens according to regulatory requirements.
- Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines online here.
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| Method |
Identification of C. auris by real time PCR or conventional culture. |
| Turn-around Time |
1 working day |
| Interferences/Limitations |
These results should be used only for epidemiological purposes and not for patient treatment. |
| Common Causes for Rejection |
- Missing identifiers on specimen or submission form
- Mismatch(es) between patient identifiers on G-2E submission form and specimen label.
- More than 84 hours between time of swab collection and arrival at Laboratory
- Excessively soiled swabs.
- Specimen collected on expired E-Swab kit.
- Specimen collection guidance available here.
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| Additional Information |
N/A |
