Carbapenemase producing organism screen
Code
MDR
Sample Reqs
STM (rectal)
Turnaround
4-5 days ‡
Special instructions
‡ Presumptive positive isolates will be sent to the PHE reference laboratory for confirmation.
Sample type guide
STM
Orange/Blue swab for culture – swab in transport medium
Related specialties
- Microbiology
Additional information
- Request forms
- Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
- Discontinued tests
