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: Within 2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Rectal swab.

Specimen Preparation: Transport swab in bacterial transport media.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

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


Remarks: All Enterococcus isolates are screened for vancomycin resistance.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Culture negative for vancomycin resistant Enterococcus.
CPT Code(s): 87081 presumptive identification.  If definitive identification required, add 87077.
Cross References: Culture, VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Culture)
 
 

 

 

 
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