Infection control screen - Candida auris
| Surveillance cultures for the detection of Candida auris | |
| Microbiology | |
| Bacteriology | |
| ○ A nasal swab plus a combined bilateral axillary and groin swab ○ Samples may be considered from any body site (previously colonized or clinically relevant sites [wounds, exit sites of devices, external ear canal]) |
Other Information
○ This test is available upon request for surveillance purposes only
○ Swab in Amies transport medium (eSwab)
○ Moisten a sterile swab and swab site of suspected infection or colonization. Place the swab in Amies transport medium for transport
○ For nasal swabs, rotate inside/over each site to be sampled (particularly for dry skin or nares). Both nares can be sampled using a single swab rotated on the surface.
○ For rectal swabs, insert into the area of the anal sphincter.
○ For combined swabs, sample upper body prior to lower body.
○ For nasal swabs, rotate inside/over each site to be sampled (particularly for dry skin or nares). Both nares can be sampled using a single swab rotated on the surface.
○ For rectal swabs, insert into the area of the anal sphincter.
○ For combined swabs, sample upper body prior to lower body.
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
In-house
○ Up to 72h
416-586-4800 extension 4432
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○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Transport specimen to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at room temperature (20-25˚C). If a delay in transport of more than 2h is anticipated, keep swab at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C).
○ Transport specimen to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at room temperature (20-25˚C). If a delay in transport of more than 2h is anticipated, keep swab at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C).