CULTURE, MRSA

Test Code

MRSAC

Alias/See Also

MRSA culture

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

Includes: Culture and Organism ID only. Sensitivity is not included but can be added on.
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain.

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 48 hours

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

Dry swab

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

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

Report Available

Final report available within 2 days of set up.

Reference Range

No Growth (negative)

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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.