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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
48 hours from time of collection


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Not collected on an eSwab
  • Outside of specimen stability
  • Missing patient/ collection information


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



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.