Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (PLW only)
Test Information
Test Name
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (PLW only)
Synonyms
VRE; Antimicrobial resistance Screen
Department
Microbiology
Price
$92.00
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Preferred Specimen
Faeces or Rectal swab
Testing Location
PLBOP
Clinical Update
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Collection Information
Patient Requestable
Yes
Preparation
- VRE screens from the community is not funded.
- ## 01/06/2023: VRE screens related to recent outbreak should not be charged.
Processing Information
Registration Code
VRE/WVRE (see notes)
Notes
- Sample can be shared with ESBL testing
- PLBOP/PLR/PLT/PLWHK, please refer to VRG
08/08/2024
- ### PAID VRE screening - Register VRE, send to PLBOP
- ### VRE screening with other tests (E.g. ESBL) - Register WVRE, send to Waikato Hospital Laboratory
- ### VRE screening only - Register WVRE, send to Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Sample Storage
Fridge