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Clinical Indications
Identifying carriers of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus species
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Code: VRE Screen
Sunquest Order Code: VRES
Px Order Code: LAB4057
Specimen Collection Type
Perianal swab (sponge or gel)
Minimum Collection Volume
N/A
Reference Range
No VRE isolated
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
Cultures reported as VRE isolate or
not isolated.
Positive cultures indicate carrier status and do not by themselves
indicate a need for treatment.
Complete susceptibility testing is not performed on surveillance
cultures.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens other than swabs
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
N/A
Specimen Stability
48 hours at room temperature
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Microbiology
CPT Code
87070
LOINC Code
13316-5
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Screening for epidemiological purposes only