Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Culture
CPT Code(s): | 87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Rectal swab. Specimen Preparation:Transport swab in bacterial transport media. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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