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Test Code CARNP Carbapenemase Detection-Carba NP Test, Varies

Infectious

Useful For

Confirming carbapenemase production from pure isolates of Enterobacterales or Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Additional Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
CARNB Carbapenemase-Carba NP Test No Yes

Reporting Name

Carbapenemase-Carba NP Test

Specimen Type

Varies


Shipping Instructions


1. For shipping information see Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines.

2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.



Necessary Information


Specimen source and organism identification are required.



Specimen Required


Preferred:

Specimen Type: Pure culture of Enterobacterales or Pseudomonas aeruginosa from source cultured

Supplies: Infectious Container, Large (T146)

Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media

Collection Instructions:

1. Perform isolation of bacterial isolate.

2. Submit Enterobacterales or Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate in pure culture actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.

3. Place the slant into the secondary infectious container for shipment.

4. Each isolate must be submitted under a separate order.

 

Acceptable:

Specimen Type: Enterobacterales or Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate swab

Supplies:

-E-Swab (T853)

-Infectious Container, Large (T146)

Container/Tube: E-Swab collection and transport system

Collection Instructions:

1. Perform isolation of bacterial isolate.

2. Utilize the E-swab to obtain an adequate sample of Enterobacterales or Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate in pure culture. Do not submit mixed cultures.

3. Place swab into the transport system containing 1-mL liquid Amies transport medium.

4. If needed, break off end of swab and close the transport tube.

5. Place the transport system into the secondary infectious container for shipment.

6. Each isolate must be submitted under a separate order.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Agar plate Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CARNP Carbapenemase-Carba NP Test 74676-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CARNP Carbapenemase-Carba NP Test 74676-8

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

CPT Code Information

87182