Test Directory / Carbapenamase Screen
Charcoal Swab - Transport Media
| Test | Carbapenamase Screen |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | |
| Test type | Bacterial culture |
| Sample type | Rectal swab/Stool |
| Specimen Container Type | Charcoal Swab - Transport Media |
| Sample Testing Amount | N/A |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 48 Hours |
| Laboratory | Scarborough, York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | 1 swab a day for three consecutive days |
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