Vancomycin resistance genes (VRG)
Test Information
Test Name
Vancomycin resistance genes (VRG)
Synonyms
VRG; VRE gene; vanA; VanB
Department
Molecular Diagnostics
Preferred Specimen
Faeces or Rectal Swab (e-swab)
Testing Location
PLBOP
Processing Information
Registration Code
VRG
Notes
- For BOP/Lakes Region only, Waikato region refer to VRE Screen
- If the specimen is only for VRG, send sample directly to Molecular.
- If the specimen is for VRG + ESBL and/or CPE, send sample to Microbiology first.
Site Specific Notes
- Tauranga
Process inhouse Molecular Diagnostics.
- Whakatane
Process in PLBOP Molecular Diagnostics.
- Rotorua
Process in PLBOP Molecular Diagnostics.
- Taupo
Process in PLBOP Molecular Diagnostics.