Candida PCR
Sample Reqs
F
Turnaround
72 hours
Special instructions
6ml minimum volume.
Sample type guide
F
Red Vacutainer, No anticoagulant, 6ml
Test details
The Candida PCR assay should only be requested in patients at high risk of Invasive candidiasis. The assay detects the primary pathogens including; C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. dubliniensis, Pichia kudriavzevii (formerly C. krusei), Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly C. glabrata), C. parapsilosis. If investigating a patient for invasive candidisis please also order 1-3-Beta-D-glucan testing alongside the Candida PCR for dual biomarker diagnosis.
Additional information
- How to order a test
- Microbiology Specimens
- Microbiology Request procedures
- Microbiology Specialties
- Specimen transport
- Sample rejection criteria
- Request Forms
Last-updated: 22/08/22