ESBL Swab
Tests:ESBL Swab
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| Synonym(s) | ESBL, CRE |
| Specimen | Rectal Swab in Transport Media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL) |
| Paediatric Specimen | Rectal Swab in Transport Media (AMIES w/o CH 108CFVL) |
| Add-on conditions | Contact Microbiology to discuss |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600 |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 2 - 5 days |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 |
| Registration Code | ESBL + VRE |
| Deletion Code | 7183 + 5994 |
| Useful Information | CRE is excluded as part of the ESBL screening process. |
| Measurement Uncertainty | N/A |