Test Code LAB9507A Carba-R, rectal screen
Intended Use
The Xpert Carba-R Assay is intended as an aid to infection control in the detection of carbapenem-non-susceptible bacteria that colonize patients in healthcare settings. The assay is performed on rectal swabs from patients for intestinal colonization with carbapenem-non-susceptible bacteria.
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Rectal swab must be collected using a Cepheid collection device (red-capped dual swab). Contact Rapid City Hospital laboratory to obtain this swab for collection.
Collection Instructions:
- Open the Cepheid Collection Device by peeling back the outer packaging.
- Carefully insert both swab tips approximately 1 cm beyond the anal sphincter and rotate gently. Highly soiled swabs are unacceptable for Xpert Carba-R testing.
- Remove the plastic transport tube. Twist off the tube cap and discard it. Place the swabs into the plastic transport tube. make sure the red cap is on tightly. Note; the swabs should stay attached to the red cap at all times.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 5 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87798 x 5