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Culture, MRSA Screen

Message
MRSA screen test is intended for nasal swab specimens only. Other specimen types will be reflexed to a wound culture. 
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
MRSA


CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen
Nasal swab


Instructions


Nasal Swab 1. Collect specimen using a sterile swab by inserting swab into anterior nasal passage. 2. Rotate swab slowly for 5 seconds. 3. Repeat the procedure in the other anterior nare.




Transport Container


White capped culture transport device




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any source other than a nasal swab


Methodology
Conventional culture, Chromogenic

Reference Range
Negative for MRSA


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of colonization of MRSA.



Last Updated: February 17, 2011


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.