Ordering Recommendation
Screening culture to identify vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) bacteria. This test is not intended for screening donor material.
Mnemonic
MC VRE
Methodology
Culture/Identification
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
Negative culture reported at 4 days. Positive culture reported as soon as detected.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Rectal swab.
Specimen Preparation
Transport swab in bacterial transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
All Enterococcus isolates are screened for vancomycin resistance.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Culture negative for vancomycin resistant Enterococcus.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Identification is billed separately from culture.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060363 | Culture, Vanco-Resistant Enterococcus | 13316-5 |
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Aliases
- Culture, VRE
- VRE
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Culture