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Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-4 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Carbapenemase production is a common mechanism of carbapenem resistance. For guidance on treatment of carbapenemase producers, consultation with an Infectious Disease physician is recommended.
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Additional information related to the test.
An additional processing fee will be billed for all organisms not submitted in pure culture, as indicated in the specimen requirements.
If species identification is not provided, identification will be performed at ARUP. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Carbapenem resistance
carbapenem-resistance
carbapenems
Enterobacteriaceae
KPC
MDR
multi-drug resistance
NDM
New-Delhi metallo-B-lactamase
Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Carbapenemase Production