ESBL/CPE screen (Swab or faeces)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ESBR, CBR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Test Adds Requirement

May be added to faecal samples already in the laboratory (<3 days old).

Sample Stability

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Synonyms

ESBL, CPE, CRO, MRO

Turnaround Time

2 days

Specimen Type

  • Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial
Acceptable
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Swab - Bacterial
Acceptable
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)

Additional Specimen Information

Samples collected within one year of a previous positive may have abbreviated workup.

Last updated: 05/04/2026