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MRSA SCREEN CULTURE FOR NON-NASAL

Message
No longer offered on and after 5/10/21.  Order WC (Wound Culture) specify source


Test Code
MRSANONNASALCUL-SEE MESSAGE


Alias/See Also
MRSA Screen for Specimens other than Nasal


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Specimens other than Nasal


Minimum Volume
N/A


Instructions
Swab infected area


Transport Container
Swab transport or Eswab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
24 hours at room temp.


Methodology
Cultured on Selective MRSA Media

Setup Schedule
when received


Report Available
24 to 36 hours



Last Updated: May 5, 2021


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.