Active MRSA Surveillance Culture, Fairview Range Hospital and Clinics
Sunquest Code: | AMSC | ||
Epic Code: | LAB5875 | Epic Name: | MRSA Culture (Range) |
Synonyms: | Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus | ||
Methodology: | MRSA Media | ||
CPT Code: | 87077, 87081 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed daily. Results reported within 24 hours. | ||
Special Instructions: | Performed on nares swab only. For other sources, see MRSA Culture. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Nasal Swab |
Collection Instructions: | Collect as for bacterial culture. Use culturette swabs or sterile containers. |
Causes for Rejection: | Source other than nares |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Lab-Microbiology (Fairview Range - FRMC) |
Interpretive
Use: | To determine the presence or absence of MRSA in a high risk population of patients based upon an organizational MRSA risk assessment. |
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