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Order Code LABCARBAR Carbapenem Resistant Organism Colonization Screening by Carba‑R

Important Note

Paperwork must accompany specimen(s).
KPC/NDM/OXA-48/VIM/IMP rectal source testing

Please see the MDH website.
CRE Isolate Submission and Laboratory Testing - MN Dept. of Health

 

Special Considerations

If submitting specimens for a point prevalence survey, notify MDH-PHL via email arlnmn@state.mn.us.

Fill out ARLAB Central Region Clinical Testing and Submission form https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/idlab/arln.html.

 

Infectious

Useful For

This test detects KPC, NDM, VIM, IMP, and OXA-48 gene sequences associated with carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) in clinical specimens.
 

CRO testing is used as an aid in infection control in the detection of CRO that colonize patients in health care settings and is not intended to guide or monitor treatment for CRO bacterial infections.
 

Please see the MDH website for more info:
CRE Isolate Submission and Laboratory Testing - MN Dept. of Health

Specimen Requirements

Specimens:
Rectal or peri-rectal swab collected using Copan dual swab collection kit, or equivalent, received within 5 days of collection.
 

Transport/Stability:

Store and ship at ambient (15°C to 28°C) temperature within 5 days of collection.

 

Performing Laboratory

Minnesota Department of Health Laboratory

Turn Around Time

1-3 Days

CPT

No Charge

Methodology

Real-time PCR