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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: survey, enterococcus, vancomycin
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: 24-72 hours
CPT Codes: none
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Clinical Utility: Test detects gastrointestinal colonization with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Test is not intended to diagnose VRE infection, or to guide or monitor treatment of infection. A negative test does not rule out the possibility of VRE colonization.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
VRE Survey |
culture |
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No VRE isolated |
VRE isolated |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Rectal Swab |
Eswab |
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Room temperature or refrigerate up to 48 hours. |
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