Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD57208Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE), Culture
Also known as: VRE
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Stool
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
5 grams (1 gram minimum)
Collection Instructions
Pass stool into a clean, dry container; then, transfer to enteric transport medium. Rectal swabs are less reliable.
Causes for Rejection
Unpreserved at any temperature; frozen specimens in Cary‑Blair stool culture transport medium; expired transport medium; specimen in diaper or parasitology transport vial
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |