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Description:

Confirmation of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus by PCR.

Test Category:
Molecular Detection
Pathogen:
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
Illnesses and Diseases:
  • Bacterial endocarditis
Specimen:

Pure culture.

Collection Method:

N/A

Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping:

Send cultures as growth on culture medium or in transport medium. Culture vessel should be leak-proof or sealed appropriately.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:

Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.

 

Patient Criteria:

N/A

Accompanying Documentation:

Completed Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections Requisition.

Comments:

N/A

Methods and Interpretation of Results:

PCR is used to confirm presence or absence of VRE. Results are compared to a known Standard. Vancomycin resistant genes tested include, VanA, VanB, VanD, VanN, VanL, VanE, VanG.

 

Turnaround Time:

6 calendar days.

Contact:
Phone #: (204) 789-5000
Fax: (204) 789-5020
References:
  1. Boyd, D.A., B.M. Willey, D. Fawcett, N. Gillani, and M.R. Mulvey. 2008. Molecular Characterization of Enterococcus faecalis N06-0364 with Low-Level Vancomycin Resistance Harboring a Novel D-Ala-D-Ser Gene Cluster, vanL. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 52:2667-72.
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