OXA-48-like carbapenemase gene PCR
Registry Details
Area | Health Science |
Lab name | Antibiotic Reference Laboratory |
Lab location | Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
Test name | OXA-48-like carbapenemase gene PCR |
Organisms | Enterobacterales |
Requested for surveillance | yes |
Notice required | no |
Routine turnaround time | 6 working days for reference specimens |
Culture requirements | Pure culture |
Media requirements | A slope of any medium that supports the growth of the organism |
Pre-transport requirements | Ambient temperature |
Transport requirements | Ambient temperature |
Unacceptable sample types | Clinical specimens will not be accepted. |
How results reported | The result will state whether the OXA-48-like gene was detected |
Referral link | Form |
Details
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.