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Test Code CARBA-R Carbapenem Resistance Assay

Additional Codes

LAB26064

Collection Method

Rectal and Perirectal Swab

Minimum Volume

Cepheid Sample Collection Device (900-0370) – double breakaway swab in liquid Aimes.

Container

  • Cepheid Sample Collection Device (900-0370) – double breakaway swab in liquid Aimes.

Acceptable Specimens

  • Cepheid Sample Collection Device (900-0370) – double breakaway swab in liquid Aimes.

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 labled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

15–28 °C 5 days

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Cepheid GeneXpert

CPT Codes

87798

Last review/edit date

July 2024