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Test Code MRSA MRSA Surveillance Screen

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB3213

Epic Description: CULTURE, METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

Synonym

Methicllin resistant Staph aureus

Specimen Type

Any Appropirate Body Site

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

E-swab collection device

1 swab 1 swab
Alternate Culturette (for aerobic collections) 1 swab 1 swab

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

E-swab – after swab sample is taken, the swab applicator shaft is broken off at the colored breakpoint indication line by bending the shaft on the side of the tube allowing the swab to fall into E-swab transport tube. Discard handle of swab. Replace tube’s screw cap into a funnel shaped molded docking receptacle in cap.

Culturette: Crush ampule in culturette to moisten swab.

Remote Locations: Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Performing Lab

Microbiology Lab

Assay Frequency

Daily

Routine Turnaround Time

48 hours

CSR Storage Requirements

Deliver specimen to laboratory.

CPT Code Information

87081