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Candida auris Surveillance by PCR (Infection Control Purposes) (8000101641)
Test Mnemonic:

CAURPCR
Specimen Requirements:

Eswab collection transport is required
Test Included:

Surveillance for C auris
Collection:

Collect specimen using an Eswab transport. firmly rub swab 3-5 times on the site to be sampled. For axilla-groin, use a single swab and rub 3-5 times over the left and right armpits, then 3-5 times over left and right inguinal crease.
Container:

Eswab
Storage/Transport:

Room temperature. Refrigerate at 2-8 º C if transport is delayed.
Stability:

96 hours at 2-8 º C
Causes for Rejection:

Missing patient/collection information, improper container
Methodology:

Nucelic Acid Amplification by RT-PCR
Performed:

Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

Testing batched once per day Sunday-Friday
Reference Range:

Negative for Candida auris

 
CPT 4 Code:

87481
Synonyms:

CAURIS, C. auris, Candida, Candida auris, Auris, PCR, Surveillance
Effective Date: 12/19/2022
Reviewed By/Date: 0 - 01/01/1900
Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 05/16/2024
When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.

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