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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