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CPOE Test Name
MRSA Surveillence Culture
Synonyms
MRSA screening culture
Specimen Type
Swab of appropriate site
Specimen Requirements
Swab of appropriate site
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within one hour.
Causes for Rejection
Improper collection device; elay in transport; improper labeling; leaking specimen
Reference Range
No MRSA isolated
Critical Values
positive MRSA
Test Consists
Aerobic culture for Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) only
Turn Around Time
Final negative result in 48 hours.
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
Culture on selective and nonselective media
CPT / HCPCS Code
Culture 87081; MIC 87186