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Test Code RMCCVRE VRE Culture*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as VRE Culture

Methodology

Culture

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Rectal

Container/Tube: Swab

Collection Instructions:  Collect rectal specimen using a culture swab

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Analytical Time:

2 days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87081

LOINC: 59150-3

Order Code: RMCCVRE

Result Code: RMCL800071

Result Name: VRE Culture