Sample type: Rectal Swab

Test name: Infection screen – VRE a.k.a. Vancomycin resistance Enterococci

Condition / Indication: Infection screening. Only available for specific departments.

Special precautions & notes: Rectal swabs ONLY, and with visible faecal material.

Reference range: Not Applicable

Container: Liquid swab for MCS

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Microbiology

Turnaround time: 3 days