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MRSA by PCR

Test Code
LAB3410


Alias/See Also
1231900041


CPT Codes
87640

Includes
STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS METHICILLIN RESISTANCE (if indicated)


Preferred Specimen
Cervix, Vaginal, cer/vag, or vag/rectal in E Swab (Green, Blue)


Other Acceptable Specimens
White capped E Swab


Instructions
Do not use cotton or wooden swab. Ship the specimen to the lab as soon as possible in a blue biohazard bag.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days


Methodology
BioRad Opus

Reference Range
Not Detected


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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