Test Code SVREPC Vancomycin A Resistance Gene rPCR LAB2216
Test Method
Rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction (rPCR)
Performance
Testing is performed Monday-Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 2 hours after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Detection of vancomycin resistant bacteria from clincal
specimen
Specimen Requirement
Rectal swab collected using the Cepheid sample collection
device.
CPT Code Information
87500 Detection of Infectious Agents by Probe Techniques;
Vancomycin resistance, amplified probe technique
Reference Values
Negative
LOINC Code Information
48814-8 Bacterial Vancomycin Resistance (vanA) Gene [Presence]
By Probe And Target Amplification Method
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a rectal swab using the Cepheid sample collection
device. The specimen swabs are placed back in the plastic transport
tube. Label the tube with patient name and two identifers (patient
ID number, DOB, etc.) [include specimen source and date and time of
collection]. Transport to the laboratory as soons as possible
after collection. Specimens can be kept at room temperature for up
to 24 hours. Specimens are stable for 5 days when kept
refrigerated.