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Test Code O395002 Screen: MRSA Only

Synonym

  • SCREEN: MRSA
  • MRSA Screen

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: eSwab
Acceptable Container/Tube: eSwab
Specimen Source: Nares, axilla, groin/wound
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Test Code Available Separately
Screen: MRSA Only, Nares (Isolation Screen) MIC34 Yes
Screen: MRSA Only, Axilla (Isolation Screen) MIC35 Yes
Screen: MRSA Only, Groin/Wound (Isolation Screen) MIC36 Yes

Reference Values

Negative

Method Description

Culture

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days

Reporting Name

SCREEN: MRSA, AXILLA
SCREEN: MRSA, GROIN/WOUND
Screen: MRSA

CPT Code Information

87081

LOINC Code Information

35492-8