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CULTURE, MRSA
Test CodeMRSAC
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.
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