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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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Faeces or Rectal swab

Testing Location

PLBOP

Turn Around Time

7 days

Clinical Update

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Collection Information

Preparation

  • VRE screens from the community is not funded.
  • VRE screens related to recent outbreak should not be charged (June 2023)
  • Pathlab phlebotomists will not collect faeces/rectal swab samples. Refer patient back to healthcare providers.

Processing Information

Registration Code

VRE/WVRE (Refer to SOP)

Notes

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge