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HelpTest Code CARBA-R Carbapenem Resistance Assay
Additional Codes
LAB26064
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Rectal and Perirectal Swab
Container
Cepheid Sample Collection Device (900-0370) – double breakaway swab in liquid Aimes.
Specimen Type
Cepheid Sample Collection Device (900-0370) – double breakaway swab in liquid Aimes.
Minimum Volume
Cepheid Sample Collection Device (900-0370) – double breakaway swab in liquid Aimes.
Specimen Stability
| 15–28 °C | 5 days |
Reference or Target Ranges
- IMP – Not Detected
- VIM – Not Detected
- NDM – Not Detected
- KPC – Not Detected
- OXA48 – Not Detected
Reportable Units
Detected or Not Detected
Critical Value
Detected
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 2 hours Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Cepheid GeneXpert |
CPT Codes
87798
Last review/edit date
2025