CULTURE ESBL (EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA-LACTAMASE), SCREENING
ESBL screening test is for the detection of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase-producing organisms. This test provides presumptive identification of ESBL-producing E. coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Serratia and Citrobacter group (KESC), direct from clinical samples or well isolated colonies. This test is useful for epidemiological and hospital infection control purposes.
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Next day