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MRSA Culture

Test Code
CMRSA


Preferred Specimen
Nares, Urine, Wound


Minimum Volume
1.00, 1.00 ML


Instructions
1. Collect specimen from any source suspected of harboring MRSA.

2. Submit specimen or swab in a screw-capped, sterile container or a sterile culture transport tube.

3. Label container/tube with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number (if available), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.
4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.




Transport Container
Red Swab, SterileCup


Reference Range
No MRSA isolated



Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



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.