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HelpTest Code LAB10807 Carbapenemase Surveillance
Aliases
Carbar
CRE
Carba-r
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Specimen Type
Swab of colom, rectum: MRSA/ Transystem Dual Swab
Processing Instructions
Store and send at ambient.
Temperature
Ambient
Sample Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Additional Notes
Do not break off swab tipsTAT
24 hours
Test Components
IMP
VIM
NDM
KPC
OXA-48-LIKE
Reference Range
IMPNot Detected
VIM
Not Detected
NDM
Not Detected
KPC
Not Detected
OXA-48-LIKE
Not Detected
CPT
87798
Performing Section
Microbiology
Purpose/Principle
Carbapenemase gene detection by PCR performed from rectal swabs.