Carbapenemase PCR at MDH

Alphabetical Test listing

Carbapenemase PCR at MDH-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Carbapenemase-producing organisms
CPO
Carbapenem-resistant organism
CRO
CARBA-R
CARBAR

Tests included:

This test detects KPC, NDM, VIM, IMP, and OXA-48 gene sequences associated with carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) in clinical specimens.

Useful for:

CRO testing is used as an aid in infection control in the detection of CRO that colonize patients in health care settings and is not intended to guide or monitor treatment for CRO bacterial infections.

Specimen type:

Rectal swab

Collection container:

Dual Swab in Liquid Stuart Media (Red cap dual collection bacterial swab)

Collection instructions:

Pull the dual swab from the plastic packaging, being careful not to touch the cotton tips.
Carefully insert both swab tips approximately 1 cm beyond the anal sphincter and gently rotate against the walls of the rectum (3) three times

Diapered infants: The cotton swab may be used to swab the stool present in the soiled diaper.

Patients with an ostomy: Use the cotton applicator to obtain specimen from the stoma site.

3. Confirm swab is not overloaded or underloaded.

Transport container:

Dual Swab in Liquid Stuart Media (Red cap dual collection bacterial swab)

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 5 days

Reason for rejection:

Specimen >5 days old.
Swabs other than Dual Swab in Liquid Stuart Media
Swabs heavily soiled with stool

Performing lab:

MN Department of Health (MDH): R-NX

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Real-time PCR

Reference ranges:

IMP (Not Detected)

VIM (Not Detected)

NDM (Not Detected)

KPC (Not Detected)

OXA (Not Detected)

CPT codes:

87798 x 5

Date created:

03/26/2026

Review date:

03/26/2026