Epic Code LAB238 Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus Screen
Test Name Alias
VRE Screen | 197
Interface Order Alias
50064
Clinical Information
The sites listed below are to detect carrier status. For sites other than rectal and perianal, order a Wound Culture for clinical concern of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus.
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ESwab
Collection Instructions
Specimen Type: Rectal and perianal swabs
Container/Tube: ESwab
Collection Instructions: Indicate source of specimen. Specimen is unacceptable if received without fluid or swab in the transport tube.
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Open the peel pouch and remove the contents. Aseptically unscrew and remove the cap from the ESwab.
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Place the tube in a secure position so as not to allow the liquid to leak out of the tube.
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Remove the swab. Collect the patient's sample using the swab.
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Insert the swab back into the tube of liquid, all the way to the bottom of the tube.
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Holding the swab shaft close to the rim of the tube, break the applicator shaft at the color breakpoint indication line.
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Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage. Discard the broken handle of the shaft into an approved medical waste disposal container.
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Write the patient's information (Name and Date of Birth) on the tube or apply a label with patient’s information. Indicate source.
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Send specimen to the Laboratory.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Laboratory Retention: 4 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, TAT 2 days.
Reference Range
No Vancomycin resistant enterococcus isolated
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87081
If identification and/or susceptibility are indicated, additional charges may follow.
CDM Code
3068708101
Epic Test ID
1230101300
LOINC
VRE Screen: 13316-5
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023