Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacterales Culture
Alternate Names
CRE
SoftLab Order Code
CXCRE
Epic Order Name
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacterales Culture
Epic Order ID
LAB3006
Tests Included
Culture
Laboratory
Raleigh
Additional Test Information
This testing requires special media and must be coordinated with microbiology before submitting a specimen.
Sample Type
Rectal or Peri-anal swab
Collection Container
E- Swab
Collecting Volume
One swab
Storage or Stability
Ambient - stable 48 hours. It is recommended to transport to the laboratory as soon as possible
Instructions
TAT
Preliminary culture result : within 24hrs. of receipt of specimen in the laboratory<p>Final culture result : Negative result in 48 hours , Positive result may take more or less than 4 days.</p>
CPT Codes
87081