CULTURE, STAPH AUREUS PRESURGICAL SCREEN

Test Code

SAPSC

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

Note: This culture does not include a gram stain

Preferred Specimen

e-Swab collection kit

Other Acceptable Specimens

or Nasopharyngeal swab

Instructions

None

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 1 day

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.

Clinical Significance

This test screens for the presence of Staphylococcus Aureus. Report includes both Methicillin Resistant (MRSA) and Methicillin Sensitive Staph Aureus. Additional charges may be added if further identification is warranted.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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