Aliases
Carbapenem-resistant organisms, CPO, CP-CRA, CP-CRAB, CP-CRE, CP-CRPA, CRA, CRAB, CRE, CRPA, CRO, KPC, NDM, VIM, IMP, OXA-48
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Test Name
Carbapenemase PCR CarbaR - Specimen
Test Code
CARBAR
Methodology
Real-time PCR
Overview/Supplementary
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.
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens: Rectal or peri-rectal swab collected using Copan dual swab collection kit, or equivalent, received within 5 days of collection.
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.
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (15°C to 28°C) temperature within 5 days of collection.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 85502-3
Test Resource ID
882