Demonstration of the presence of an OXA-48-like carbapenemase gene by PCR.
OXA-48-like carbapenemases are most commonly identified in Klebsiella pneumoniae and other Enterobacterales. OXA-48-like β-lactamases confer resistance to carbapenems, but not the extended-spectrum cephalosporins nor monobactams.
This test is appropriate for isolates that screen positive for carbapenemase in the CLSI modified carbapenem inactivation method.
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Area |
Health Science |
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Lab name |
Antibiotic Reference Laboratory |
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Lab location |
Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
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Test name |
OXA-48-like carbapenemase gene PCR |
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Organisms |
Enterobacterales |
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Requested for surveillance |
yes |
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Notice required |
no |
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Routine turnaround time |
6 working days for reference specimens |
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Sample requirements |
Pure culture |
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Media requirements |
A slope of any medium that supports the growth of the organism |
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Pre-transport requirements |
Ambient temperature |
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Transport requirements |
Ambient temperature |
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Unacceptable sample types |
Clinical specimens will not be accepted. |
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How results reported |
The result will state whether the OXA-48-like gene was detected |
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Referral link |