The New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) was formerly named The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).

OXA-48-like carbapenemase gene PCR

Antibiotic Reference Laboratory

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.

 

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

Sample 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

Test form number

PHFS0647

Referral link

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