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Vancomyocin-Resistant Enterococcus Screen (VRE)

Order Name C VRE SCR
Test Number: 6002125
Revision Date 09/27/2017
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Vancomyocin-Resistant Enterococcus Screen (VRE)
Culture  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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
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