Vancomyocin-Resistant Enterococcus Screen (VRE)
Order Name
C VRE SCR
Test Number: 6002125
Revision Date 09/27/2017
Test Number: 6002125
Revision Date 09/27/2017
Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Vancomyocin-Resistant Enterococcus Screen (VRE)
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Culture |
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
Preferred | Rectal swab | Copan eSwab - White (Regular size) | Ambient / Refrigerated | |
Alternate 1 | Rectal swab | Copan eSwab - Green (Mini-tip) | Ambient / Refrigerated | |
Instructions | 1cc of stool in a sterile tight container is also acceptable. Specimen should be kept refrigerated until sent to lab. |
GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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Testing Schedule | Daily |
Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
Clinical Use | Confirms presence or absence of vancomycin resistant Enterococcus sp. |
CPT Code(s) | 87081 |
Lab Section | Microbiology |