Sample type: Various

Test name: Infection screen Carbapenemase screen (rectal swab) a.k.a. CPE XIN, Infection

Condition / Indication: Carbapenemase producing bacteria

Special precautions & notes: CPE (Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriales) – Rectal swabs, faecal samples (if rectal swab unavailable) ,wound swabs, ulcer swabs and CSU specimens on requests are suitable for carbapenemase screening. Faecal material should be visible on the rectal swab

Reference range: Not Applicable

Container: Liquid swab for MCS

Ideal volume (mL): n/a

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Microbiology

Turnaround time: 3 days

Further information: Liquid swab for MCS, CSU - Sterile Boricon (Olive green top) tube, Sputum and Fluids - Universal (white top)