Infection Control Culture, VRE Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
CULTURE - INFECTION CONTROL VRE |
Procedure Master Number |
LAB11812 |
Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
It is a screening test for the presence of Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE). This test is intended for infection control surveillance purposes only. |
Specimen Type |
Swab, Rectal |
Container |
Rectal swab |
Collection Instructions |
Rectal swabs are collected by inserting the swab beyond the anal sphincter and gently rotating the swab to sample the anal crypts. return swab to sterile culture transport tube. Rejection criteria: Culture swab> 3 days. |
Transport Instructions |
Swabs are transported at room temperature. |
Specimen Stability |
3 days -Room temperature. |
Methodology |
Chromogenic agar-based culture. |
Days Performed |
Test performed Monday- Sunday. |
Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories-Little Neck Parkway |
CPT |
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PDM |
2062080 |
Results |