Whole genome Sequencing (WGS)
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Whole Genome Sequencing of Candida auris.
- Infection or colonization
Pure culture
Isolate provided on appropriate culture medium for Candida auris.
Send cultures as growth on culture medium or in transport medium. Culture vessel should be leak-proof or sealed appropriately.
Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.
N/A
Completed Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections Requisition.
For non-routine requests, please consult lab prior to requesting test.
For routine surveillance and potential outbreak investigations, whole genome analysis of single nucleotide variants will be performed.
21 calendar days. Note: Turnaround time may vary under some circumstances.
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