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Test Code N.MRSA CULTURE, METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPH AUREUS SCREEN 

Important Note

This test screens only for presence or absence of Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus; no other isolates are identified or reported.

Include: Specimen body site and source.

Methodology

Organism Isolation

Specimen Requirements

Nasal Swab

Container: AMIES Culturette

Specimen Collection:

  1. Insert swab into the nares as far back as is comfortable.
  2. Place swab into AMIES culturette.
  3. Store and transport at room temperature.

Specimen Transport/Stability

Store and transport at room temperature.

Maximum Laboratory Time

2 - 3 days

Reference Ranges

Culture Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus                     Negative

Critical Value :  REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87081