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Alternative Names:

Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaciae Screen
CRE Culture
CPE
CPO

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

CPE

Registration Instructions:

Requesting doctor - NHIC

Specimen Types:

Swab
Sputum
Urine Catheter
Faeces

Container Types:

Gel Swab
Plain 70mL pot
Faecal (Brown Top) Container

Collection & Request Instructions:

A rectal and groin swab are the preferred specimens for this test.

Screening performed at the request of Infection Prevention only.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily