RAPID STAPH AUREUS AND MRSA PCR-SKIN & SOFT TISSUE SWABS
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
MICROREQ. | |
MGH LIS Test No |
353 | |
Schedule |
Daily | |
Testing Time |
2 Hours | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
RMRSAS | |
Type |
Swab | |
Volume |
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Temperature |
Refrigerated | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Collect specimen using Copan double swab 139CFA or BD double culturette with Stuarts media. Send specimen refrigerated. Specimen is stable at room temperature for up to 24 hours. |
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Clinical Utilities
Detection of Staph aureus and MRSA.
CPT Codes
87640, 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 Staph aureus
and MRSA.
Component Information
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