MRSA Culture (inpatient/ outpatient) (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

416

Alias/See Also

LAB200100: MRSA Screen | PRE-OP MRSA

CPT Codes
87081x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: RED SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: 4 mL EDTA (Lavender or Pink) tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate sample if greater than 4 hours transport time; no serum separator or gel tube.

Report Available

GMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH BCH Blood Bank
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH BPH Blood Bank
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH THL Blood Bank
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: May 16, 2024

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.