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MRSA Screen

Test Code
LAB234


Alias/See Also
1231700017


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
MRSA SCREEN


Preferred Specimen
Sterile Cup, Eswab


Instructions
Sputum; Lower respiratory tract sample, Draining wound, Nares Eswab Biohazard Bag: Ambient All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection


Specimen Stability
Amibent: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours


Methodology
Biomerieux MYLA

Reference Range
No MRSA isolated


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.