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MRSA SCREEN, PCR

Test Code
LAB8010


CPT Codes
87641

Preferred Specimen
BBL Liquid Stuart swab


Patient Preparation
See collection instructions below

Other Acceptable Specimens
eSwab White cap (DO NOT send the smaller sizes - green/blue cap)


Transport Container
Swab tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 15-25°C up to 48 hours
  • 2-8°C up to 5 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Sample collected in M4
  • Smaller eSwab sizes (green or blue cap)
  • Dry swab
  • Source other than nasal
  • Frozen samples
  • Swabs with wire shafts
  • Swabs with wooden shafts


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Batched; all shifts


Report Available
  • Available within 8 hours M-Sa
  • Available within 12 hours of receipt Sun or holidays


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Screen for colonization only; not for diagnosing infection. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

Additional Information
Specimen collection instructions


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.