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Nasal Complete Testing (MRSA)

Test Code
NASAL


Alias/See Also
0000804, 0000804
MRSA


Includes
MRPCR, SAPCR


Preferred Specimen
Culturette


Instructions
Insert dry swab 1-2cm into the nostril and rotate the swabs against the inside of the nostril for 3 seconds 
Repeat in second nostril
Place swab back into the transport tube and send both swabs to Microbiology 


Transport Container


FSM #: 40014615


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature 


Specimen Stability
Up to 24 Hours at Room temp
Up to 5 days Refrigerated 


Setup Schedule
Daily, All Shifts


Reference Range
See Patient Report for Reference Range and/or Interpretation of Results 


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.