Screening specimens for VRE

Test/Investigation

Screening specimens for VRE

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Culture Method: Collect before therapy CPE requires double headed swab for PCR

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

<12 Hrs/ 24Hrs Delays – refrigerate, broths store at room temp

Sample type

2 x rectal swab

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2-7 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH