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Culture, VRE
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB238
Alias/See Also
Culture Enterococcus, VRE Only Culture, Culture Enterococcus Only
CPT Codes
87081
Preferred Specimen
Swab
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
Order this item to rule out VRE.
Enterococcus will be the only organism screened for and identified if present.
Enterococcus will be the only organism screened for and identified if present.
Transport Container
Swab in Liquid Amies medium (E Swab) or rayon tipped double swabs
Transport Temperature
Submit within 4 hours at room temperature
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Preliminary report: 24 hours
Final report: 72 hours
Final report: 72 hours
Reference Range
No Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus isolated.
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
