Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Rectal Screen
Test ID:
705931
CPT code:
87081
Clinical Use:
Detect the presence of carbapenem-resistant or carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella spp and E coli from rectal specimens from patients in hospitals or long-term nursing care environments.
Additional Test Information:
Limitations
Patients may be colonized with CRE or carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae at a concentration that is not detectable by this method.
Specimen Type:
Rectal or perianal swab
Requested Volume:
One Swab
Container Type:
Bacterial swab transport
Collection:
Pass swab beyond anal sphincter, carefully rotate, and withdraw.
Storage Instructions:
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Stability at room temperature: 48 hours
Rejection Criteria
Specimen received without proper identification; inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy on test request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually >48 hours); expired transport device
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