Rectal swab or Stool screen for Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)

BA0106V

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Screw cap container
Sterile swab with Amies transport medium
Specimen Requirement
Rectal swab or Stool
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Negative: 2 - 5 working days
Positive: 3 - 5 working days
Reference Value(s)
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Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Microbiology
Contact Number 6394 1388
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1900 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1800 hrs

Sat: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs

Sun: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
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Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025