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Whole genome Sequencing (WGS)**Review patient criteria

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Description:

Whole Genome Sequencing of Candida auris.

Test Category:
Molecular Differentiation
Pathogen:
Candida auris
Laboratory:
Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections
Illnesses and Diseases:
  • Infection or colonization
Specimen:

Pure culture

Collection Method:

Isolate provided on appropriate culture medium for Candida auris.

Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping:

Send cultures as growth on culture medium or in transport medium. Culture vessel should be leak-proof or sealed appropriately.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:

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.

Patient Criteria:

The first isolate for each new identification of C. auris in a patient is accepted.

Accompanying Documentation:

Completed Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections Requisition.

Comments:

N/A

Methods and Interpretation of Results:

Phylogenomic analysis of genetic relatedness and detection of known mechanisms of antifungal resistance.

Turnaround Time:

21 calendar days. Note: Turnaround time may vary under some circumstances.

Contact:
Phone #: (204) 789-5000
Fax: (204) 789-5020
Email: nml.arni-rain.lnm@phac-aspc.gc.ca
References:
  1. Petkau A, Mabon P, Siefffert C et al. SNVphyl: a single nucleotide variant phylogenomics pipeline for microbial genomic epidemiology. Microb Genom 2017;3:e000116.
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Related Information:

Notice: Candida auris interim recommendations for infection prevention and control - Canada.ca