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SURVEILLANCE MRSA NARES DNA

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
MRSA NARES


Alias/See Also
SURVEILLANCE MRSA, PCR MRSA, METHICILLIN PCR SURVEILLANCE, MRSA,PCR, NASAL


CPT Codes
86140, 84311, 83516

Instructions
Nasopharyngeal swabs - Gently bend middle of plastic shaft. Insert swab into the nostril parallel to the palate and advance until you meet resistance. Leave the swab in place for a few seconds to absorb secretions rotate, and remove while rotating. Swab each nostril with a different swab.


Transport Container
RED STERILE SWAB


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
​Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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.