Candida auris screen

Microbiology

• New positive hospital cases will be notified by the Infection Control team
• The following sites can be screened:
  • groin and axilla
  • urine
  • nose and throat
  • perineal
  • rectal or stool
• Other sites that may be considered if clinically indicated are:
  • low vaginal swab
  • sputum/endotracheal secretions
  • drain fluid (abdominal/pelvic/mediastinal)
  • cannula entry sites
  • wounds

Sample requirements

Standard charcoal transport swab (hyperlink)

30mL sterile universal for urine (hyperlink) or other fluids/secretions

Urine samples sent in red capped 30mL sterile universal (hyperlink) containers are also accepted.

Stool container with spoon

Required information

• Reason for screening e.g., previous colonisation, contact with colonised patient or transfer from another hospital/unit in the UK or abroad

Storage/transport

Store and transport at room temperature

Turnaround time

2 – 5 days