Culture Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus Screen

Test Code
CXVRE


Preferred Specimen
Rectal Swab or Stool


Instructions
Presence or absence of Vancomycin resistant Enterococci will be reported. Recommended for Epidemiological Investigations.


Transport Container
Plastic leak proof specimen container (Sterile)


Transport Temperature
Ambient




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.