Vancomycin-resistant enterocci (VRE) PCR test

eagle-i ID

Resource Type

Properties

1. Resource Description

   "Qualitative (plus/minus) ultra-sensitive real-time PCR-based detection of the VanA and/or VanB genes mediating vancomycin resistance. A positive result indicates colonization and/or infection with a vancomycin-resistant bacteria (usually enterococcus). A spiked internal control gene assures efficient PCR amplification and lack of PCR inhibition for stool-containing samples."

2. Additional Name

   Streptococci (group D) vancomycin resistant (PCR)

3. Additional Name

   VanA PCR

4. Additional Name

   VanB PCR

5. Additional Name

   Vancomycin resistance genes

6. Contact

   Richards, Carolyn Sue, PhD

7. Service Provided by

   Molecular Diagnostic Center

8. Website(s)

   http://www.ohsu.edu/ohsuedu/academic/som/basicscience/genetics/diagnosticslabs/molec_diag_ctr.cfm

9. Related Technique

   Real-time PCR