Candida Six-species Profile, NAA RefLab
Alternate Names
180010 LC
SoftLab Order Code
CANSX
Epic Order Name
CANDIDA SIX-SPECIES PROFILE, NAA REF LAB LC 180010
Epic Order ID
LAB3600
Tests Included
Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida lusitaniae, and Candida krusei
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Vaginal Swab
Collection Container
Aptima Swab - Orange Multitest kit.
Alternative Collection Container
White Aptima Unisex kit
Collecting Volume
One swab
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Specimen with incorrect patient identification; unlabeled specimen; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimens received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours); specimen leaked in transit; specimen in expired transport; white cleaning swab
Instructions
If using the white collection kit with two swabs (one blue, one white), the white swab is for cleaning and should be discarded. Do not submit the white swab for testing. Only submit the blue swab for testing