Carbapenem Resistant Organism Screen (CRE)

Test Information

Test Name

Carbapenem Resistant Organism Screen (CRE)

Synonyms

CRE screen; KPC screening; Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (CPE)

Department

Microbiology

Preferred Specimen

Rectal Swab or Faeces

Testing Location

PLBOP

Processing Information

Registration Code

CROS

Methodology

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