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Test Code MRMSSA Culture, Bacteria, MRSA and MSSA Screen

Important Note

For swab selection and processing guide, please see this link.

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text MRMSSA
EPIC LAB9005

 

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Presumptive detection and differentiation of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).

Susceptibility testing is not performed.

Suggested for pre-surgical screening.

Note: If only a screen for MRSA is desired, refer to Culture, Bacteria, MRSA Screen.

Method Name

Culture

Reference Values

No MRSA or MSSA isolated.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 days

Specimen Type

Swab from Affected Area. Usual sites include: Nares, Axilla, or Groin.

Preferred Container

Culture Transport Media

Note: A better sample is obtained with a larger swab.

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Use a swab to collect specimen from nares, groin or other site.

2. Submit swab in bacterial culture transport medium.

3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials and specimen source.

4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.

5. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

6. If detection other pathogens or antibiotic susceptibility testing is desired, order a bacterial culture appropriate for the specimen source.

7. A routine culture with susceptibility test will detect a wide variety of pathogens, including MRSA.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Swab from Affected Area Ambient 24 hours

Note: DESIRED STABILITY: 24 HOURS / MAX STABILITY: 48 hours

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code CPT Description CPT Disclaimer
87070 Culture, bacterial; any other source but urine, blood or stool, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates.  

LOINC Code Information

100913-3