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Screen for Carbapenamase producing organisms (including Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Acintobacter)
Refer to IPAC Guidelines
https://ehpolicies.eh.local:90/index.aspx?itemDetails=3075&xText=cre&xType=ANY
Faeces is the preferred specimen. When not possible a rectal swab (with visible faeces on the swab) AND an inguinal swab should be taken.
CPE Collection Guide
Microbiology Specimen Collection Guide
If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf
Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf
SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare
CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements
For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf
Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx
"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW
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