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Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Isolate Submission: Invasive Candidiasis (IC) Information for Health Professionals

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Criteria for submission of isolates
Appropriate specimen types
Specimen submission forms
Shipping to MDH-PHL
Questions

Criteria for submission of isolates

  • All Candida isolates from blood should be submitted to the MDH-PHL.

Appropriate specimen types

  • Send on any media that supports the growth of yeast.

Specimen submission forms

MDH-PHL requests the following documentation to be included with each Candida isolate submission:

  • Infectious Disease Laboratory Submission Form (PDF)
    More information can be found on Forms for the Infectious Disease Laboratory
    • Be sure to include the following information:
      • project number (2151)
      • patient information
      • facility information
      • specimen source
      • collection date
      • isolate genus/species
  • Antifungal Susceptibility Testing Report:
    • If available, submit a copy of susceptibility testing results performed in your laboratory (automated, Etest, MIC, etc.)

Shipping to MDH-PHL

  • Ship specimens to MDH-PHL by an overnight delivery service or local courier.
    Note: It is the responsibility of the submitting laboratory to determine the appropriate packaging and shipping for patient specimens and culture isolates. See U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations: Hazardous materials shipping for more information.
  • Isolates should be shipped at room temperature.
  • Ship to:
    Minnesota Department of Health
    Public Health Laboratory
    Attn: Biological Accessioning
    601 Robert St. N
    St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-2531

Laboratory Testing

  • MDH performs the following testing on submitted Candida isolates:
    • Isolate identification is confirmed by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry.
    • Antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida glabrata isolates by TREK MIC (currently research use only).

Questions?

MDH-PHL Special Microbiology Laboratory is available during regular business hours for consultation on Candida testing and result interpretation at 651-201-5073.

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Last Updated: 10/05/2022

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