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MRSA Screen

Test Code
LAB4753


Preferred Specimen
Double-tipped swab culturette


Instructions
Place double swab into naris and rotate 5 times, repeat in other naris.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swabs transported in viral transport media




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.