Infection Prevention VRE Culture

Important Note

This test is restricted to ID/IP

LAB238

MBMC-Microbiology

This test screens for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus only. No other pathogens will be isolated or identified.

Specimen Type: Rectal, stool

Container/Tube: Sterile container or Eswab

Specimen Volume: Adequate volume

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.

Additional Information: Usually performed on stool or rectal swabs but may submit other specimen sources.

Ambient

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Preliminary report at 24 hours

No VRE isolated

Critical value (automatic call-back): positive

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