Carbapenemase-producing organism (CPO) screen
Sample Reqs
STM (rectal)
Turnaround
4-5 days***
Special instructions
*** Presumptive positive isolates will be sent to the PHE reference laboratory for confirmation.
Sample type guide
STM
Orange/Blue swab for culture – swab in transport medium
Additional information
- How to order a test
- Microbiology Specimens
- Microbiology Request procedures
- Microbiology Specialties
- Specimen transport
- Sample rejection criteria
- Request Forms
Last-updated: 20/08/22