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CULTURE, VANCOMYCIN RESISTANT ENTEROCOCCUS
Test CodeVREC
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
Culture for VRE; Organism ID if indicated; Sensitivity if requested
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain
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
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 2-8C up to 48 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: December 16, 2024