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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