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Culture, MRSA Screen

Message
Performed in the Microbiology Laboratory x65785
 


Test Code
CXMRS


Alias/See Also
MRSA Culture,Screen CXMRS


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus) screening on Nares, groin and axilla


Preferred Specimen
NICU patients: use one swab for both nares and groin.
Adults: one swab of nares.
Axilla swabs may also be submitted
 


Instructions
Insert swab about 2 cm into nares and rotate against nasal mucosa.


Transport Container
Culture Swab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swabs from other sites may be ordered as CXWND , culture wound  and with a specific request to r/o Staph aureus or MRSA 


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday through Saturday 6am- 11pm


Limitations
Swabs from other sites may be ordered as CXWND , culture wound and with a specific request to r/o Staph aureus or MRSA


Reference Range
No MRSA isolated


Performing Laboratory
Microbiology X65785 / 65786



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.