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HelpCulture, Stool for Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus
Collection Requirements
Source: stool
Container: fecal Swab collection kit
Alternative container: Cary Blair vials or swabs are acceptable
Special Instructions
Send to Lab within 2 hours of collection
Turn Around Time
2 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
If transport or processing is delayed:
- store at room temp for processing within 48 hours
- or refrigerated for processing within 72 hours
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Microbiology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Culture
Reference Ranges
No VRE isolated
CPT
87046