Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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)

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