OXA-48 CARBAPENEMASE

This test identifies the presence of Oxa-48 carbapenemase-producing bacteria, which are resistant to certain antibiotics. It is used to detect antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections.

Also known asOxa-48 Carbapenemase Oxa-48 Carbapenemase

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

3 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
OXA-48 CARBAPENEMASE includes 1 parameter

  • Oxa-48 Carbapenemase

Test code

10195

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer2 ML
FluidPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 2 ML

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood, Fluid

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday TIME - 10:00

Turn around time

3 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Molecular Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

OXA-48 CARBAPENEMASE

3200