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MRSA Screen for Nares

Test Code
LAB234


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
"Screen for methylcillin resistant Staph aureus only.
No sensitivities will be performed. Will not detect methylcillin sensitive Staph."


Instructions
Swab both nares with a e-swab.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature up to 72 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection and handling proceedures.


Methodology
Culture on chromogenic agar

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
18-36 hours


Reference Range
Negative MRSA screen


Additional Information
Eswab Collection Instructions
Collecting and Handling Microbiology Specimens


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.