ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060363: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Culture |
| Test Mnemonic: MC VRE | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial culture and identification
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Preliminary: 1 day Final: Negative at 2 days *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Rectal swab for surveillance cultures.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Swab in bacterial transport media at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: All Enterococcus isolates are screened for vancomycin resistance. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: Swabs: 24 hours; Refrigerated in transport media: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> Culture negative for vancomycin resistant Enterococcus. *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87081 presumptive identification. If definitive identification required, add 87077. |