Full details for "VRE Screening". | |
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Name |
VRE Screening |
Alternative name/Profile |
VRE/Vancomycin resistant Enterococci/Faeces/Rectal swab/ |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
Vancomycin resistant Enterococci screen. |
Specimen type |
Faeces or Rectal Swab |
Sample type |
Faeces or Rectal Swab |
Sample container & volume |
Sterile Universal containing a minimum of 1-2mls of specimen OR transwab plain |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
2-5 days |
Availability |
Monday-Friday |
Notes |
Screening for VRE includes:
Admission screening: To be conducted on patients with high and moderate risk. Also on previously positive patients and patients being transferred from another health care institution. Discharge screening: There is no indication for patients to be tested on discharge. Screening of staff: This is not routinely recommended.
Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately |
Related links |
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Reference range |
N/A |
Last updated |
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:36:57 IST |