CULTURE, VANCOMYCIN RESISTANT ENTEROCOCCUS

Test Code

VREC

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

Culture for VRE; Organism ID if indicated; Sensitivity if requested

Note: This culture does not include a gram stain

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)

Other Acceptable Specimens

If submitting urine, transfer into a gray preservative tube

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate up to 24 hours

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Final report available within 2 days of set up.

Reference Range

Negative for vancomycin resistant enterococcus

Clinical Significance

Detect colonization

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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