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Test Code LABCIPSC Rectal Screening for Cipro Resistance

Clinical Information

Detection of ciprofloxacin-resistant Enterobacterales in rectal specimens.

Synonym

  • BKR CIPROFLO
  • Ciprofloxacin Resistance Screening

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Swab
Acceptable Container/Tube: Swab
Specimen Source: Rectal

Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Specimens with barium

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
MALDI-TOF No No
Susceptibilities No No

Reference Values

Negative for Ciprofloxacin Resistant Enterobacterales

Method Description

Culture
Susceptibility (if appropriate)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Reporting Name

Ciprofloxacin Screen

CPT Code Information

87081
87077 (if appropriate)
87186 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

6463-4