Carbapenemase Gene Detection by PCR
 

Carbapenemase Gene Detection by PCR for Surveillance testing. This test is intended as an aid to infection control in the detection of carbapenem-non-susceptible bacteria that colonize patients in healthcare settings.  It is not intended to guide or monitor treatment for carbapenem-non-susceptible bacterial infections.  A “NOT Detected” (negative) result does not preclude the presence of other resistance mechanisms.

CARBF

CarbaR
Carba-R
Carba R
Carbapenemase
CRE
CRO

Rectal Swab

Collection information:  Carefully insert both swab tips approximately 1 cm beyond the anal sphincter and rotate gently.  Place swab back into the original transport tube.  Swabs in the transport tube can be stored at 15-28o C for up to 5 days.

24x7

<24 hours

KPC Gene by PCR                               Not Detected NDM Gene by PCR                             Not Detected OXA 48 Gene by PCR                         Not Detected VIM Gene by PCR                               Not Detected IMP Gene by PCR                                Not Detected

Interpretive information:  Carbapenemase Resistance by PCR.
This assay detects five carbapenemase gene families (blaKPC, blaNDM, blaOXA-48, blaVIM, blaIMP) encoding enzymes that may confer resistance to carbapenem and other beta-lactam antibiotics.  This assay is intended for use as an aid to infection control in the detection of carbapenem-resistent bacteria and is not intended to guide or monitor treatment of infection.  A result of NOT DETECTED does not exclude the presence of other resistance mechanisms or assay specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection.