- YMRSCU
MRSA Culture
Specimen:
Test Code
YMRSCU
Specimen Name
MRSA Culture
Collect
ESwab (Nasal recommended)
Submit
Eswab, Room Temperature
Special Handling
ESwab cap is unscrewed and removed. After using the swab
to collect the sample, the swab is inserted to the bottom of the ESwab tube and the
swab shaft is broken at the marked, molded breakpoint. The cap is screwed back onto
the tube. Label and note the site on the test order.
to collect the sample, the swab is inserted to the bottom of the ESwab tube and the
swab shaft is broken at the marked, molded breakpoint. The cap is screwed back onto
the tube. Label and note the site on the test order.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient
Methodology
Standard reference method for culture isolation and identification of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus only.
Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
- 87081
Components
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Additional Information
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
- Plasma
- STT