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HelpTest Code LAB238 VRE CULTURE
Additional Codes
Internal: 11554
External: VRECULT
Beaker: LAB238
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: See below
Specimen Type: See below
Collection Procedure: Rectal swab, culturette or isolated enterococcus organism in a leakproof sterile container.
Specimen Processing: Store and transport refrigerated.
Required Patient Info: Specimen source.
Method
Organism Isolation & Identification
Synonyms
VRE Screen; VRE Culture, VRE Screen
CPT Codes
87081
Department
Microbiology
Test Schedule
Daily at SC Bend
Turnaround Time
2-4 days