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Culture, Methacillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Screen

Message
Used for epidemiological purposes


Test Code
CXMRS


Preferred Specimen
Nasal Swab, Culturette


Instructions
Presence or absence of Methacillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus will be reported. Detection of MRSA may be increased if additional body sites are cultured. Recommended for Epidemiological Investigations.


Transport Temperature
Ambient




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.