The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

VanA/VanB Detection by PCR (rule out VRE)
Order Code: C VREPCR
Epic Lab Code: LAB2434
Order Form: A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req 		  Molecular Pathology
6004 BT GH
384-9568 
Specimen:
 
Perirectal Swab
Collection Medium:
Aerobic Culturette 


Testing Schedule:


Batch analysis performed once each day, Monday through Friday. Sample 
must be received by 0930 for same day service; specimens received on 
weekends and holidays will be held until next scheduled run.


Comments:


Aerobic culturette available from Hospital Stores (922349).


Test
Limitations:


This test is performed on stool or perirectal swabs only.


Methodology:


Real Time PCR detection of the vanA and vanB resistance genes of 
vancomycin resistant enterococci.


CPT Code:


87500




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Updated: 10/31/2008

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