Microbiology
| Full details for "CPE Screening". | |
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Name |
CPE Screening |
Alternative name/Profile |
CPE / CRE / Carbapenemase Resistant Enterobacteriaceae / Faeces / Rectal swab / Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae / Resistant / Enterobacteriaceae |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Screen |
Specimen type |
Rectal Swab or Faeces |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Routine : Rectal Liquid Transwab plain or Sterile Universal containing a minimum of 1-2mls of faeces Urgent samples: Rectal Transwab (red top) obtained from the laboratory (phone Ext: 2966) |
Frequency of analysis |
Routine screening: Daily. Urgent screening: Performed for Keith Shaw Ward/Keith Shaw ITU and ICU patients from 08:00 - 22:00 or on request through the Consultant Microbiologist. |
Turnaround time |
Routine screen: 2 days* Urgent screen: 4 hours. |
Availability |
Routine screening: Monday-Friday Urgent screening: Monday- Sunday (Performed for KSW/KSW ITU/ ICU and on request through Consultant Microbiologist). |
Notes |
*In the event of a positive screen the turnaround time may be extended. Screening for CPE includes:
Admission screening: To be conducted on patients with high and moderate risk, and patients being transferred from another health care institution. Discharge screening: There is no indication for patients to be tested on discharge. Screening of staff: This is not routinely recommended. Routine Screening: Methods for routine screening include culture on Chromogenic agar and/ or by Molecular EntericBio PCR CRE Assay Urgent screening: Urgent screening is performed using a molecular assay - GeneXPert. Please contact Consultant Microbiologist. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately |
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Last updated |
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:48:28 IST |