VRE Culture

Test Code

VREC

Specimen Name

VRE Culture

CPT Codes

  • 87081

Collect

E Swab

Stability

Refrigerated

Volume

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported preliminary at 1 day, final at 2 days

Components

Additional Information

Any site/source; recommend rectal swab for screening; E-swab or Aerobic swab, culturette I, sterile container; 1 swab or one mL of stool.

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