VRE Multi-drug-resistant Organism Screen (Rectal)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VRE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2625

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Associated Tests

• Candida auris Screen (Miscellaneous)
• MRSA Screen (Miscellaneous)
• CPE and ESBL Screen (Miscellaneous)
• MRAB Screen (Miscellaneous)

Synonyms

MRO
VRE
Vancomycin Resistance Enterococci

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Negative culture or interim report issued after 24-48 hours

Specimen Type

• Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Rectal swab (faecal specimen is an acceptable alternative)

Contact Information