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Stool Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Culture
MessageCollect stool in sterile, dry container and transfer a minimum of 1 gram or 1 mL into an Amies liquid transport swab, Amies gel transport swab or Amies liquid elution swab (e-Swab)
Test Code
LAB238 VRECX
Alias/See Also
VRECX
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Transfer a minimum of 1 gram or 1 mL into an Amies liquid transport swab, Amies gel transport swab or Amies liquid elution swab (e-Swab) Minimum Testing Volume: 1.0 gm or 1.0 mL Stool Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 48 hoursFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: Stool received in transport media not listed aboveUnpreserved stool
Report Available
2-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170421
Last Updated: May 18, 2026