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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
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

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

Interpretation

Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected specimens indicates infection with the identified organisms.

Method Description

Culture

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