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Order Code LABCPOCX Carbapenem Resistant Organism Colonization Screening by Culture

Important Note

Paperwork must accompany specimen(s).
Select:
CRAB culture testing
IMP culture testing
CRO non-rectal source testing
 

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, OXA-23, OXA-24, OXA-48, and OXA-58 gene sequences associated with carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO).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.
 

Specimen Requirements

Specimens:
Rectal source (Copan dual swab collection kit or equivalent), Wound or skin axilla and groin composite source (Eswab), Sputum, Stool.

Transport/Stability:

Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) temperature.

If Carbapenemase PCR, CarbaR - Specimen testing is also ordered on the same rectal swab, store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) temperature within 5 days of collection.

 

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

Performing Laboratory

Minnesota Department of Health Laboratory

Turn Around Time

3-7 Days

Methodology

Biochemicals, Conventional PCR, Culture, MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry, Real-time PCR

CPT

No Charge