| 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 |
No Growth |
Specimen Requirements
YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
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Method
Culture
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Schedule
Sun-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
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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.
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Clinical Utility
To detect MRSA (Methycillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) carrier status; to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for a MRSA infection.
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CPT Codes
87081
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