Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)

Pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE).

Pure culture.

N/A

Send as growth on culture medium or in transport medium.

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 should have symptoms consistent with infection with VRE which can include urinary tract infection (UTI), bacteremia, bacterial endocarditis, or meningitis.

Completed Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections requisition.

N/A

Fingerprints are analyzed for outbreak investigations.

10 calendar days.

In-house method.