MRSA/MSSA Screen Culture

SIM

40095 

CPT

87081 

Synonyms

MRSA/MSSA Screen PCR

Specimen Type

Anterior nasal swab 

Container

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in Liquid Stuart (single or double )swab and transport to the lab immediately.  

Volume

Additional Information

This test is used to detect nasal colonization. 
It is  not intended to diagnosis disease state or guide therapy.

Patient Preparation

Specimen Processing Instructions

Transport Requirements

Room Temp

Specimen Stability

Process Swab within 24hrs after collection 

Rejection Criteria

Exceeded stability, Improper labeling or identification

Reference Range

MRSA Not Detected and Staph aureus Not Detected

Critical Value

MRSA Detected

Test Includes

Detection of Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus and Staph aureus 

Methodology

PCR

Testing Frequency

Daily 

LCA

Reviewed By

Amanda Blackwell

Reviewed Date

Supplemental