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CRE Screen / CPO screen

Ordering information:

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

Alternate names:
Carbapenamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Screen, Carbapenamase Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Screen, Carbapenemase Producing Organism screen, CPE, CPO
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
CRE
Specimen types:
Faeces
Swab
Container types:
Faeces-plain pot
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)		Faeces-plain pot
Collection Instructions:

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

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2 days

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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