Carbapenemase by PCR Screen (PRISMA HEALTH)

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LAB2033: Carbapenemase by PCR Screen (RHC)

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: RED SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Place the patient in position for a pelvic examination. Insert an UNLUBRICATED speculum (WITHOUT JELLY OR WATER) into the vagina to permit visualization of the posterior vaginal fornix. Using the sterile swab, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Twist or roll the swab against the vaginal wall two or three times, ensuring the entire circumference of the swab has touched the vaginal wall. Swab the lateral vaginal wall while removing the swab. Immediately place the swab into the Sample Collection Tube (SCT). When theAffirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport Systemis used add the Ambient Temperature Transport Reagent to the specimen tube before placing the swab in the tube. Label the collection tube with the patient’s name and date of birth.Do not spill the liquid.

Room Temperature

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min