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Test Code CCRE Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Screen

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: CRE Screen
  • Medinet Ref Code:CCRE
  • OV Code: RM*CCRE

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Modified Hodge Test to Screen

Identification and susceptibilities are performed on all positive cultures at an additional charge.

Specimen Requirements

Swab

1.  Insert swab from a Culturette transport medium (Stuart's Liquid Medium) 3 cm into the anal canal.  (Calcium alginate swabs or  swabs with  wooden shafts are not acceptable.)

2.  Move swab from side to side to sample crypts.

3.  Withdraw swab.  If swab is contaminated with feces, discard the swab and recollect.

4.  Place the swab back in the Culturette transport tube.

5.  Label the transport tube with the patient's name (first and last), date of birth, the date and time of collection and the sample type.

6.  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.  The swab must be cultured within 24 hours of collection.

Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing

 

 





 

Reference Values

Not detected

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87081