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MRSA/MSSA Screen

Message
Microbiology


Test Code
LAB123020002


Alias/See Also
Culture - Staphylococcus, MRSA, MSSA


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 MRSA (methicillin-RESISTANT S. aureus) isolated. No MSSA (methicillin-SENSITIVE S. aureus) isolated.


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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.