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Candida Species, reflex to Speciation

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Test Name

Candida Species, reflex to Speciation

Description

Detection of Candida species by realtime PCR. If positive, differentiate species of Candida (C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis).

Test Code

66455

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen

Submit only one (1) of the following specimens:

ThinPrep ^® Pap specimen
Endocervical swab using APTIMA^® Unisex Swab Collection Kit
Vaginal swab using APTIMA^® Multitest Swab Specimen Kit

Specimen Collection

ThinPrep^® specimens – please refer to instructions in Collection of Pap Specimens Using ThinPrep.^® Collect material as for a routine Pap specimen; it is important that cervical mucus be removed.
Endocervical swab specimens – please refer to instructions in Collection of Endocervical Swab Specimens Using the APTIMA^® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit.
Vaginal swab specimens – please refer to instructions in Collection of Vaginal Swab Specimens Using the APTIMA^® Multitest Swab Specimen Kit.

Storage Requirements

Store specimens at room temperature (15 to 30°C) until transported. DO NOT freeze.

Causes for Rejections

APTIMA^® swab vial specimens submitted without a swab will be rejected.
Click here for Specimen Rejection Criteria.

GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Turn Around Time

Candida Species: 1-2 days, Reflex testing: 3-4 days

Methodology

Real time PCR and Capillary electrophoresis

Limitations

This assay detects C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis. Other species of Candida are not detected.
Test results may be affected by improper/inadequate specimen collection.

CPT Code

87481, add 87481x4 if reflex