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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | MRSA |
| EPIC | LAB10106 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Detecting methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ONLY
Susceptibility testing is not performed.
Method Name
Culture
Reference Values
No MRSA isolated.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 Days
Specimen Type
Swab from Affected Area – USUAL SITES: NARES, AXILLA, GROIN
Preferred Container
Culture Transport Media – USE SMALL TIP SWAB ONLY IF REQUIRED (EYE, NASOPHARYNX, MALE URETHRA).
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: Swab from Affected Area
Room Temp: 24 Hours
Note: DESIRED STABILITY: 24 HOURS / MAX STABILITY: 48 hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87081 | Culture, Presumptive, Pathogenic Organisms, Screening Only |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
13317-3