MRAB Screen (Miscellaneous)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MRAB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2548

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Synonyms

MRO
MRAB
Multi-drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Multi-drug-resistant Organism
CRAB
Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

• Swab - see Additional Information
• Tracheal Aspirate
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Rectal swab (faecal specimen is an acceptable alternative)
Bilateral groin swab
Tracheal aspirate
If patient has an IDC, a urine sample should also be sent for MRAB screen.
Swabs should also be taken from following sites if relevant to patient: wounds, umbilicus of neonates

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