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CULTURE, STAPH AUREUS PRESURGICAL SCREEN
Test CodeSAPSC
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain
Preferred Specimen
e-Swab collection kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasopharyngeal swab
Instructions
None
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 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.
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: December 16, 2024