Candidaglabratakruseidnabldqlnaaprobedet
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 101120-4
- Short code
- CGLKBDNA
- Synonyms
- Candida glabrata+krusei DNA Bld Ql NAA probe det
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- EDTA (purple-top) or sterile blood collection tube suitable for molecular testing; some assays require specialized fungal blood culture or dedicated molecular transport tubes per manufacturer instructions
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- probe-amp-tar
- CPT
- 87481
- SNOMED
- 441890008
- Specimen volume
- 1-5 mL whole blood (minimum 1 mL; refer to specific assay manufacturer requirements)
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): up to 5 days; Frozen (-20°C or below): up to 4 weeks. Do not freeze/thaw repeatedly.
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 6–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Negative (Candida glabrata and Candida krusei DNA not detected)N/A
No fasting required. Specimen should be collected prior to initiation of antifungal therapy when possible, as antifungal treatment may reduce organism burden and decrease assay sensitivity. Avoid collecting during or immediately after blood product transfusions.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy