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MRSA and Staph (MSSA) by PCR
MessageSRHC Clients:
MUST USE COPAN DOUBLE SWAB
Transport to SRH lab at room temperature same day for best practice.
MUST USE COPAN DOUBLE SWAB
Transport to SRH lab at room temperature same day for best practice.
Test Code
TSSP
Alias/See Also
MRSA and MSSA by PCR
MRSA and STAPH by PCR
MRSA and STAPH by PCR
CPT Codes
87640,87641
Preferred Specimen
Nasal only
Transport Container
COPAN swab Nasal only
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
24 hours
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Most reported the same day.
(within 24 hours)
(within 24 hours)
Clinical Significance
Detect Staph aureus and MRSA colonization in pre-surgical patients that will have "hardware" implanted.
