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

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

01/06/2023

  • ### PAID VRE screening - Register VRE, send to PLBOP
  • ### VRE screening with other tests (E.g. ESBL) - Register VRE, send to PLBOP
  • ### VRE screening only - Register WVRE, send to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge