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Culture, VRE - Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
Test CodeC VRE - MM MMC
CPT Codes
87081,87077 per organism (if appropriate)
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Source is required.
For multiple specimens, place separate orders for each specimen.
For multiple specimens, place separate orders for each specimen.
- Perianal, Perirectal, Rectal
Instructions
- Collect specimen from suspected sites per physician’s orders using a eSwab transport system.
- Return swab to the included sterile tube.
- Label container with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), specimen source, and date and time of collection.
- Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Perianal, Perirectal, Rectal | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Methodology
Conventional Culture Media
Note: Every organism identified by a commercial kit must be billed for bacterial identification.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
2 - 3 days
Reference Range
Normal: no VRE isolated.
Critical value (automatic call-back: positive for VRE).
Critical value (automatic call-back: positive for VRE).
Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center - Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory