Carbapenem producing organism, Colonization screening
| TEST NAME | Carbapenem producing organism colonization screening |
| DISEASE/DISORDER | Carbapenem producing organism colonization |
| ALTERNATE NAME(S) | CRE screening , CPO screening |
| METHODOLOGY | Carba-R cartridges on a Cepheid instrument |
| SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS | - PRIOR CONSULTATION REQUIRED.
- Requested through consultation with state epidemiologists or ARLN program coordinators.
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| ORDERING INFORMATION | Lab Web Portal |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Specimen Collection | - Dual Copan® swab to be collected from the rectum.
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| Specimen Labeling | - Two unique patient identifiers are required on the specimen matching order in the Lab Web Portal.
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| Specimen Processing |
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| Specimen Storage and Preservation | - Store specimens at 2-30°C.
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| Specimen Transportation | - Ship specimens at 2-30°C.
- All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180).
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| Specimen Acceptability and Rejection | - Two unique patient identifiers are required on the specimen matching order in the Lab Web Portal.
- The specimen must be tested within 5 days from the date of collection.
- Testing is only performed on specimens received from patients 22 years or older.
- Specimens received that do not meet the specimen requirements outlined in the Directory of Services or that deviate from the special instructions will not be acceptable for testing.
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