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Carbapenem-Resistant Organism Culture
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Ordering Recommendation
Use in screening for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae as recommended by CDC. This test is not intended for screening donor material.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Culture/Identification
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-7 days
Negative culture reported at 7 days. Positive culture reported as soon as detected.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Rectal swab. Before submitting specimen(s), call (800) 242-2787, ext. 2248, to notify the Bacteriology Laboratory of the number of specimens being shipped and the date of shipment.
Transport swab in Eswab transport media (ARUP Supply #45877). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Refrigerated.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Culture negative for carbapenem-resistant organisms.
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2011418 | Culture, Carbapenem-Resistant Organism | 73834-4 |
Aliases
- carbapenem resistance
- carbapenemase
- CRAB
- CRE
- KPC
- NDM
- VIM
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