Antimicrobial Resistance Screen

Diagnostic Use

Culture results used for infection control measures particularly if patient has been in 'at risk' environments eg. overseas hospitals, North Island hospital or LTCF in the previous 12 months

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

AMRS

Synonyms

ESBL
VRE
CPE

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Test Code

6054

Specimen Type

• Faecal
• Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle
• Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle
• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Faeces sample or Rectal swab (with visible faecal matter)

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Immediate transport to laboratory or store at room temperature

Test Method

ESBL Screen - Culture using chromogenic agar, bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility screening.

VRE Screen - Selective broth enrichment followed by culture using chromogenic agar, bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibily screening.

CRE Screen - Culture using Chromogenic agar, Bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility screening.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$17.87 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

6054

Note: MRSA screening information can be found under the MRSA test.

Contact Information

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