Screening cultures: resistant gram-negative screening

EPIC

Stool Microscopy and Culture (Comment for screening) or Gram Negative Environmental Screen

Section

Microbiology

Clinical indications

CPE/CPO screening

Specimen requirement

Charcoal swab faceces or urine in sterile plastic universal

Dispatch and handling instructions

Please discuss with Microbiology/Infection Control clinicians before screening

Turnaround time

2 to 5 days

Synonym

CPE/CPO Screening

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes