ESBL – Extended Spectrum beta-lactamase – Confirmation
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Specimen Requirements
| Test Requested | Required Requisition(s) | Specimen Type | Minimum Volume | Collection Kit |
Extended Spectrum beta-lactamase confirmation |
Pure viable subculture of organism on appropriate medium (Columbia sheep blood agar plate) or a swab of a pure subculture of the organism in amies transport medium |
N/A |
N/A |
Submission and Collection Notes
Specimen Type: Pure viable subculture of 24 – 48 hours growth of organism on an appropriate medium or a swab for ESBL screen test
Limitations
Note: if a swab or broth is received the TAT will be delayed by at least 24 hours.
NB: Primary cultures are unacceptable as they should be processed in the originating lab. The submitter will be contacted by telephone. A report will be issued to indicate that the test has been rejected.
Storage and Transport
Label the specimen with at least 2 identifiers and place in a biohazard bag and seal.
Special Instructions
NB: Culture must be viable. Use a fresh subculture and ship in conditions to ensure viability on receipt.
Test Frequency and Turnaround Time (TAT)
ESBL confirmation testing is performed daily.
Turnaround time is up to 3 days.
ESBL confirmation is performed only on Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Proteus mirabils.
Isolates are confirmed for ESBL using conventional method recommended by Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).
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