Meth Resist Staph Aureus Scrn

Test Code

MRSAS

CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen

Any source

Instructions

Collect specimen aseptically; transport in a sterile container or dual culturette swab.

Transport Container

Sterile Container or Dual Culturette Swab

Transport Temperature

RT up to 2 hrs then 2-8 C

Specimen Stability

2-8 C for up to 24 hrs.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport

Methodology
Chromogenic agar

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

No MRSA Isolated

Clinical Significance

MRSA is a major cause of nosocomial and threatening infections. Infections with MRSA have been associated with a significantly high morbidity, mortality, and cost. The MRSA Culture Screen test detects colonization with Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients and can be used as a tool in infection prevention and control efforts. Early detection of this pathogen can accelerate the isolation process, thus minimizing the spread of infections.

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.