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MRSA SCREEN
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB5210266
Alias/See Also
Culture - Staphylococcus only, Staph only
CPT Codes
87081
Preferred Specimen
Swab from right & left nares, groin, axilla or upon request swab from appropriate wound/abscess source.
Minimum Volume
1 swab
Instructions
Patients with previous history of MRSA must have axilla, groin and nares cultured to rule out MRSA. Order this item to rule out MRSA.
Transport Container
Transport Temperature
Transport to Lab within 4 hours at room temperature
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
24 hours
Reference Range
No Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine