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CPOE Test Name
MRSA + MSSA PCR
Synonyms
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Detection by Rapid PCR
Staphylococcus aureus Detection by Rapid PCR
Specimen Type
Nasal Swab
Specimen Requirements
COPAN Sterile Transport Swab (Red Top)- Available from Microbiology Lab
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 1 hour.
Reference Range
MRSA negative
SA negative
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
Cepheid GeneXpert Real Time PCR
Turnaround Time
Performed 7 days a week from 600-2200. Turnaround time will vary depending on the volume of requests received. Actual test performance time is 60 minutes.
CPT / HCPCS Code
87798