VRE Screening
Clinical Background:
This test can detect the presence of Enterococci which are resistant to Glycopeptides such as Vancomycin and teicoplanin. This is generally only performed at the request of the Infection Prevention...
This test can detect the presence of Enterococci which are resistant to Glycopeptides such as Vancomycin and teicoplanin. This is generally only performed at the request of the Infection Prevention & Control Team
Read MoreTest Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Scoop faeces in to universal container using integrated spoon and / or swab from clinical infected site.
Scoop faeces in to universal container using integrated spoon and / or swab from clinical infected site.
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Scoop faeces in to universal container using integrated spoon and / or swab from clinical infected site.
Scoop faeces in to universal container using integrated spoon and / or swab from clinical infected site.
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Minimum Volume Adult:
N/A
N/A
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
N/A
N/A
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
N/A
N/A
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Quality Assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme
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Interpretation:
Interpretative comments are added to reports where applicable
Interpretative comments are added to reports where applicable
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Reference Ranges:
N/A
N/A
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Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C