Test Code LAB5563 Carbapenem Resistant Enterobateriaceae (CRE) Screen
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
Performing Department
Microbiology
Specimen Required
Rectal or Perianal Swab.
Eswab is preferred.
BD CultureSwab is acceptable.
Specimen Stability Information
Stable for 24 hours at room temperature and 48 hours refrigerated (2-8*C).
Reject Due To
Improper labeling or transport.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Final report at 24 hours if negative. Confirmatory testing of positive cultures may take up one week.
CRE Screens should only be ordered after consultation with Infection Control Practitioners.
Method Name
Culture screening using selective and differential media. Confirmation of identification and susceptibility testing using MALDI-TOF MS and MIC methods. Carbapenemase production confirmed at a reference laboratory using the Carba-NP test and the specific PCR methods.
CPT Code Information
87081