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Candida auris screening
Urine
Test performed by: LabPLUS Microbiology
Must be a catheter urine.
All other types of urine sample will be discarded.
Swab
Test performed by: LabPLUS Microbiology
Sites: bilateral groin, bilateral axilla, exit site, tracheal Aspirate and wound.
Turnaround Time: 1 week
Positive results are reported immediately.
Diagnostic Use and Interpretation
Screening as per IPC protocol.
Contact Information
Dr Sally Roberts
, Microbiologist:
ext 22705
Cellphone
021 674 140
Dr Sharmini Muttaiyah
, Microbiologist:
ext 22700
Cellphone
021 615 892
Dr Mary de Almeida
, Microbiologist:
ext 22700
Cellphone
021 170 9117
Dr Matthew Blakiston
, Microbiologist: contact via Lablink
For results, use computer or phone Lablink.
Lablink contact details
Last updated at 11:01:02 16/09/2024