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CPO Screen

Alternative Names:Carbapenemase-Producing Organism Screen
CPO Culture
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:CPOSC
Specimen Types:Swab
Faeces
Sputum
Urine Catheter
Container Types:
eSwab (Elution swab)
Plain 70mL pot
Adults Volume or Mass:1 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Rectal swab or faeces is the preferred specimen type.

Other swab sites and specimen types performed at the request of Infection Prevention.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily