Test Overview
Test Methodology
Culture
Test Usage
To screen patients for MRSA and determine when Contact Precautions is needed.
Reference Range *
No Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated.
Test Limitations
The culture will be screened for only MRSA.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time
24 - 72 hours
Soft Order Code
MRSA
MiChart Code
MRSA Culture
Synonyms
- Culture, MRSA
- Methcillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Culture
- MRSA Culture
- Culture, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- METHICILLIN RES STAPH CULT
- MRSA
Laboratory
Microbiology
Section
Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen from nose, nasopharynx, or other source and place in aerobic transport tube.
Normal Volume
1 swab
Minimum Volume
1 swab
Storage Temperature
Ambient: Up to 24 hours
Refrigerated: Up to 24 hours
Frozen: No
Refrigerated: Up to 24 hours
Frozen: No
Rejection Criteria
Specimen >24 hours
Billing
CPT Code
87081
Fee Code
32288
NY State Approved
No