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CULTURE, CARBAPENEMASE RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACIAE (CRE) SCREEN
MessageIf CRE screening is positive, sample will reflex to Molecular for confirmation testing. The five genes are IMP, VIM, NDM, KPC, and OXA48.
Test Code
KPCSC
Alias/See Also
KPC; CRE; CRE Screen; Klebsiella pneumoniae
CPT Codes
87081 Culture; 87077 reflex if organism ID is needed; 87186 reflex if sensitivity is needed; 87185 reflex if CRE screen is needed; 87150 reflex if Molecular is needed
Preferred Specimen
eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)
Instructions
Document source
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Final report available within 2 days of set up.
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Screening culture for patient colonization of CRE organisms. Used for infection control purposes.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: June 6, 2023