Candida Investigational PCR:
Clinical Background:
This test detects molecular targets of Candida organisms and is a potential rapid test to aid in the diagnosis of Invasive Candidiasis.
This test detects molecular targets of Candida organisms and is a potential rapid test to aid in the diagnosis of Invasive Candidiasis.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
None noted. Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10 °C
None noted. Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10 °C
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Sample Stability:
Stable at fridge/ambient temperature for 24 hours
Stable at fridge/ambient temperature for 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
N/A
N/A
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Quality Assurance:
Sent to Reference lab
Sent to Reference lab
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Reference Ranges:
None availableNone available -
Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10°C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10°C
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Referenced Documents:
31.12.14
31.12.14
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Other Info:
Referred to Bristol
Referred to Bristol