Invasive Candidiasis (IC)
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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
- Be sure to include the following information:
- 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.
Last Updated: 10/05/2022