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CULTURE PRESURGICAL SURVEILLANCE MSSA AND MRSA

Message
If the source selected is Throat please collect an eSwab specimen from the ThroatIf the source selected is Nares please collect an eSwab specimen from the NaresIf both Nares and Throat are needed two orders must be placed with one source per order.


Test Code
LAB11393 CXMSS


Alias/See Also
CXMSS


CPT Codes
87081| 87081

Includes
Surveillance culture for S. aureus and Methicillin Resistant S. aureus (MRSA) This test is only for patients outlined in the Inova Infection Control Enhanced Surgical Site Infection Bundle Policy.


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimens must be received into the lab within 48 hours of collection. Minimum Testing Volume: 1 swab Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : 2 daysFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Dry swabs received, improperly labeled specimen, insufficient volume, specimen not submitted in appropriate transport container .


Report Available
24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120084



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.