VRE Screen by Culture
| Label Mnemonic: | VREEPI |
| Epic code: | LAB2247 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease
BT 6004
356-2591
BT 6004
356-2591
Specimen(s):
Perirectal Swab
Collection Medium:
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| ESwab Collection & Transport System (Hospital Stores #74541) |
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Comments:
ESwab available from Hospital Stores (74541).
Culture is a screen for Vancomycin Resistant E. Faecium and/or E. Faecalis.
Culture is a screen for Vancomycin Resistant E. Faecium and/or E. Faecalis.
Test
Limitations:
This test is performed on perirectal swabs only.
CPT Code:
87081