CRE Screen (Infection Prevention) (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230000137


Alias/See Also
LAB200135: CRE Screen (Infection Prevention) | CRE|CARBAPENEM RESISTANT


CPT Codes
87081x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
Minimum 2.5 mL blood


Transport Temperature
It is recommended that tubes of blood are kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Heparinized plasma samples are stable up to 4 hours after collection.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 120 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 120 min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 120 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 120 min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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