Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Culture Only
Also known as: VRE, Culture Only
Use
Detect colonization of patients and staff in hospitals and nursing homes with vancomycin-resistant enterococci during an outbreak of nosocomial infection
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test should not be used to establish a diagnosis in the case of infection. While the culture method is effective for detecting colonization, it may not provide adequate sensitivity for the detection of low levels of organisms. Consequently, a negative result does not rule out the possibility of VRE presence, especially in early stages of colonization or low-density carriage states.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 13316-5
- 13316-5
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Bacterial swab transport, urine in urine culture transport, stool in fecal C&S transport vial
Collection Instructions
Swab specimen of nares, axilla, torso, rectum, groin in bacterial transport; urine; stool
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen received without proper identification; inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours)