RAPID MRSA
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
Micro Req. | |
MGH LIS Test No |
5555 | |
Schedule |
Monday-Sunday | |
Testing Time |
2 Hours | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
RMRSA | |
Type |
Copan Double Swab 139 CFA | |
Volume |
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Temperature |
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Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Place swabs in collection tube (139 CFA is specified swab for PCR). Only source approved is Nasal Swab. Note: Complete Appropriate forms. Inpatient: Microbiology Request Form Reference: Reference Lab Request Form. |
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Clinical Utilities
Detection of Methicillin Resistant S. aureus.
CPT Codes
87641
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative for MRSA.
Component Information
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