VRE Screen by Culture
| Label Mnemonic: | VREEPI |
| Epic code: | LAB2247 |
| Order form: | Microbiology Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87081 |
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:
Culture is a screen for Vancomycin Resistant E. Faecium and/or E.
Faecalis.
Test
Limitations:
This test is performed on perirectal swabs only.
Sample
Processing:
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Use refrigerated coolant packs.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Use refrigerated coolant packs.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
CPT Code:
87081