Candida auris Screening Swab PCR
| Test Name: | Candida auris Screening Swab PCR |
| Test Methodology: | A high-throughput real-time PCR assay for the rapid and accurate detection of C. auris from patient skin swab surveillance samples. The C. auris BD MAX – BioGX assay is an implementation of the C. auris TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) test using the BD MAXTM platform, an instrument that performs both DNA extraction and RT-PCR in a single enclosed system. |
| Test to be Performed: | Candia auris PCR |
| CPT: | |
| Reflex Testing Criteria: | For any C AURIS POS, reflex to Candida auris culture screening. If culture recovery is successful, the culture will be Identified through MALDI. |
| Pre-Approval Required: | None |
| Accepted Specimens: | Patient skin swabs collected from axilla or groin regions (or composite) using the BD ESwab collection and transport system (or equivalent). |
| Specimen Stability: | Swabs should be sent to the laboratory for processing within 14 days of collection (preferably 9 days to allow for culturing within the stability window for that assay). |
| Storage/Transport Conditions: | Swabs in 1 mL Amies buffer should be stored at 4-8°C (optimally) or at room temperature (20-25°C) and shipped with cold pack, category B, to the laboratory. |
| Turnaround Time: | Within 48 – 72 hours. |
| Reference Range: | Not Detected |
| Comments: | For questions regarding submissions, please contact the lab for further information. |
Public Health Laboratory Location
150 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 458-9430
Fax: (909) 986-3590
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.