6108 : Enterococcus/VRE Screen-@
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
ENTEROCOCCUS/VRE SCREEN
Methodology:
Bacterial Culture
ORDERING:
Test Code:
6108-5
Turnaround Time:
4 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Stool Cont.-Cup
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Stool Cont.-Cup | 1 | Refrigerate | 7 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
STG: Using applicator stick, place 20-30 gms of stool into cup, label with patient's name
Specimen Comment:
ESWAB STABILITY IS 5 DAYS
Alternative Specimen:
Urine Cup, Urine tube without preservative, Swab-Bacterial Culture, Stool Cont. C/S (Cary Blair), Swab-E, Stool Cont. Orange-Preservative for Culture, Stool Clean Vial, Fecal Swab, Urine Tube - Grey Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87081 x 1
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