Test Code C Surveillance ESBL Surveillance Culture, ESBL

AKA (Description)

Culture Surveillance ESBL

Culturette swab (original site and rectal)

N/A (swab specimen)

Collect 72 hours after completion of antibiotics and for 2 consecutive days.

Culture: positive or negative for ESBL

Sensitivities: performed if positive for ESBL

2 days for final