Microbiology
| Full details for "CRAB Screening". | |
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Name |
CRAB Screening |
Alternative name/Profile |
CRAB/Carbapenem Resistant Acinetobacter/Skin Swab/Buccal Swab |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Skin Swab and Buccal Swab |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Swab (obtained from the laboratory on request) |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily (Mon-Fri) |
Turnaround time |
2-5 working days |
Availability |
Mon-Fri |
Notes |
Screening for CRAB includes: Admission screening: To be conducted on patients repatriating to Ireland from hospitals abroad. Discharge screening: There is no indication for patients to be tested on discharge. Screening of staff: This is not routinely recommended.
Samples should be refrigerated if not transported immediately |
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Last updated |
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:19:28 GMT |