{"id":186598,"date":"2025-05-19T08:05:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controllab.com\/candida-auris-em-alerta-sua-rotina-laboratorial-esta-preparada\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T08:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:45:10","slug":"candida-auris-on-alert-is-your-laboratory-routine-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controllab.com\/en\/candida-auris-on-alert-is-your-laboratory-routine-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"<i>Candida auris<\/i> on alert: is your laboratory routine ready?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"186598\" class=\"elementor elementor-186598 elementor-186091\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f39b97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"0f39b97\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e36aea3 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e36aea3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb81234 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb81234\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>In the face of the rise of Candida auris, Controllab\u2019s Proficiency Testing is an essential ally to strengthen laboratories\u2019 diagnostic readiness.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6a169f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"f6a169f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3311541 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3311541\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac04397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac04397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"214\">In April 2025, Anvisa published <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.br\/anvisa\/pt-br\/centraisdeconteudo\/publicacoes\/servicosdesaude\/comunicados-de-risco-1\/alerta-candida-auris-02-04-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Risk Alert GVIMS\/GGTES\/DIRE3\/ANVISA No. 01\/2025<\/a>, emphasizing the need for surveillance and preparedness of healthcare services in response to the growing outbreak of <em data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"213\">Candida auris<\/em>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"487\">Classified as an emerging pathogen, this multidrug-resistant fungus has been identified in various healthcare institutions, with significant occurrences in hospital settings, requiring heightened attention from clinical laboratories regarding its accurate identification.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"715\">According to the agency, the rapid spread of <em data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"549\">Candida auris<\/em>, its resistance to multiple antifungals, and the difficulty of detection by conventional laboratory methods threaten the effectiveness of infection control measures.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"986\">In this context, diagnostic accuracy is crucial for the early detection of cases and the implementation of appropriate control measures. This helps prevent the spread of the fungus, contain outbreaks, and ensure proper case management, promoting greater patient safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d4f051 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7d4f051\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-702818c ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"702818c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5f2153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5f2153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to ensure the reliability of your <i>Candida<\/i> tests?<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-134644e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"134644e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8b993b ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d8b993b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4544867 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4544867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"297\">To support laboratories in the challenge of accurately identifying <em data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"82\">Candida auris<\/em> and other relevant species, <a href=\"https:\/\/controllab.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Controllab<\/a>, a leader in quality control in Latin America, offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/controllab.com\/en\/solutions\/proficiency-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proficiency Testing (PT)<\/a> program, also known as External Quality Control (EQC), for molecular diagnosis of <em data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"296\">Candida<\/em>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"487\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/controllab.com\/en\/program\/candida-molecular-biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"312\">Candida <\/em>PT \u2013 Molecular Biology<\/a> evaluates laboratories&#8217; performance in conducting molecular tests, using PCR techniques for the detection and differentiation of the following species:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"506\"><em data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"500\">Candida<\/em> sp.<\/li><li data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"529\"><em data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"527\">Candida albicans<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"549\"><em data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"547\">Candida auris<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"572\"><em data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"570\">Candida glabrata<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"601\"><em data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"599\">Candida guilliermondii<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"622\"><em data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"620\">Candida krusei<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"649\"><em data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"647\">Candida parapsilosis<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"672\"><em data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"672\">Candida tropicalis<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"990\">The samples distributed in the testing contain the complete genome of the microorganisms, simulating real clinical examination conditions. This format allows laboratories to accurately assess the performance of their routines and detect analytical deviations, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1210\">Controllab\u2019s External Quality Controls are conducted according to <strong>ISO\/IEC 17043<\/strong>, designed to meet accreditation requirements and national regulatory standards such as the Brazilian standard <a href=\"https:\/\/antigo.anvisa.gov.br\/documents\/10181\/5919009\/RDC_786_2023_.pdf\/d803afbc-59c1-4dc2-9bb1-32f5131eca59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RDC 786\/2023<\/a>, as well as international regulations.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1427\">In addition to the <em data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1240\">Candida<\/em> PT \u2013 Molecular Biology, Controllab offers other programs that strengthen the reliability of analytical processes and support laboratory routines in identifying <em data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1410\">Candida<\/em> and other fungi:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1508\"><a href=\"https:\/\/controllab.com\/en\/program\/epidemiological-surveillance-cultures-cve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epidemiological Surveillance Cultures<\/a> for the detection of <em data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1505\">Candida auris<\/em>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1627\"><a href=\"https:\/\/controllab.com\/en\/program\/mycology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mycology<\/a>, which includes culture, identification, and susceptibility testing for filamentous and yeast-like fungi.<\/li><li data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1783\"><a href=\"https:\/\/controllab.com\/en\/program\/sequenciamento-deteccao-do-genoma-de-fungos-e-leveduras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sequencing: Detection of Fungal and Yeast Genomes<\/a>, using PCR-based molecular techniques and samples containing the complete genome of the microorganisms.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-dce-background-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-dce-background-overlay-color=\"#FFFCEA\" class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5514ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d5514ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0fb6a45 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"0fb6a45\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fae336 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6fae336\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/controllab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/portrait-doctor-using-digital-tablet-hospital-corridor-r2o9a7mr152clo3qtig8rgc48b3l4ybd81m4s0libk.jpg\" title=\"Portrait of doctor using digital tablet in hospital corridor\" alt=\"Portrait of smiling doctor using digital tablet in hospital corridor\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2bc3909 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