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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Swab by PCR

Test Code
MRPCR


CPT Codes
87641

Preferred Specimen
Acceptable specimens:

Swab from nares


1. Collect specimen using a COPAN culture swab.

2. Label specimen appropriately.

Note: Specimen source is required.  Any source
other than nares will be rejected. 


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Molecular PCR Copan culture swabs should be used Screening Test only

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

Negative for MRSA by PCR



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.