Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Colonization Screening Culture
Test ID:
705810
CPT code:
87081
Synonyms:
MRSA
Clinical Use:
Screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization of patients and staff in health care settings
Specimen Type:
Swab specimen of anterior nares, axilla, or groin in bacterial swab transport
Requested Volume:
One swab
Container Type:
Bacterial swab transport
Collection:
Nares: Insert swab into one anterior naris. Apply slight pressure to the nostril and rotate swab to sample the inside surface. Insert the same swab into the other naris and repeat. Place swab into swab transport tube.
Axilla, groin: Swab the surface of the superficial skin area. Place swab into swab transport tube.
Storage Instructions:
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Rejection Criteria:
Specimen received without proper identification; inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); expired transport device
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