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MSSA/MRSA SCREEN

Message
Collect nasopharyngeal swab in culturette. The specimen should be submitted to the lab as soon as possibile after collection, preferably in less than 1 hour.


Test Code
LAB3623


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
Screen for Staph aureus-methicillin sensitive or resistant


Preferred Specimen
Nares


Instructions
The specimen should be submitted to the lab as soon as possibile after collection, preferably in less than 1 hour.


Transport Container
Culture swab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.