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Culture, MRSA Screen

Test Code
MRSC


CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen
Nose


Instructions
Specimen source is required on request form for processing.


Transport Container
Culture Swab Transport


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Conventional Culture and Penicillin Binding Protein Testing.

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of colonization of MRSA.




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.