Carbepenamase Producing Organism (CPO) Screen Culture

Message

This culture can only be ordered by Infection Prevention.

Test Code

C CPO

Preferred Specimen

eSwab

Patient Preparation
Carefully insert the swab into the rectum about 1-2 inches (3-5 cm) past the anal margin (the outside of the anus) and gently rotate the swab clockwise for 5 to 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab without touching the skin.

Transport Container

eSwab

Transport Temperature

Ambient/ Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

24 hours at room temperature from time of collection or up to 7 days if refrigerated

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Not collected on an eSwab
Outside of specimen stability
Missing patient / collection information

Methodology
Routine Culture

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

1-2 days
Up to 72 hours for some sites.

Performing Laboratory
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Banner University Phoenix Medical Center
Banner University Tucson Medical Center
Banner McKee Medical Center
Banner Churchill Community Hospital
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Wyoming Medical Center

Last Review: Dr. William Lainhart, August 21, 2025

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.