VRE Culture Screen (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100145

Alias/See Also

LAB238: VRE Screen (Infection Control) | VANCOMYCIN-RESISTANT ENTEROCOCCUS CULTURE|CULTURE

CPT Codes
87070x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: RED SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Allow collection tube to stand for 1 hour before centrifugation. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection, remove serum and refrigerate 2-8oC for up to 7 days. Specimen may be frozen -20C or colder for up to 3 months.. Results may be affected if the specimen is not centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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