Test Directory
871 Culture, MRSA
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Nose (nares), or other body site collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24hrs Room Temp
Up to 48hrs Refrigerated
Up to 48hrs Refrigerated
No Growth
Specimen Requirements
YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
Method
Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
Instructions/Notes
Specimen should be kept at room temperature and transported to Pathology, Inc. the same day, preferably within 2 hrs of collection. Specify source and site of specimen. Also see Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
Clinical Utility
To detect MRSA (Methycillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) carrier status; to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for a MRSA infection.
CPT Codes
87081
