ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Culture : 0060363

Mnemonic: MC VRE

Methodology: Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial culture and identification
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Preliminary: 1 day
Final: Negative at 2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  Rectal swab for surveillance cultures.  

Transport:  Swab in bacterial transport media at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Pediatric Collection/Transport:  

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Remarks:  All Enterococcus isolates are screened for vancomycin resistance.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Nonsterile or leaking containers.

Stability:  Ambient: Swabs: 24 hours; Refrigerated in transport media: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Culture negative for vancomycin resistant Enterococcus.
CPT Code(s): 87081 presumptive identification.  If definitive identification required, add 87077.
 
 

 

 

 
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