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HelpTest 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
Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Reflex Test
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| MALDI-TOF | No | No |
Reference Values
Negative
Method Description
Culture on select agar
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