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Culture, VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus)

Test Code
VRE


Preferred Specimen
Fluid, aspirate, or swab


Instructions
STATE SOURCE


Transport Container
Swab or Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Swab-room temp. up to 12 hours, refrigerate up to 36 hours. Aspirates, fluids- refrigerate up to 6 hours.


Reference Range
No Enterococcus detected (No VRE)


Clinical Significance
Detect colonization of patients with vancomycin-resistant enterococci.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.