Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Culture Only
Order Code: C EPIMR
Order Form: A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen:
Surveillance
Collection Medium:
Aerobic Culturette
Minimum:
1 swab per site
Rejection Criteria:
Specimen received after prolonged delay (more than 24 hours).
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Specimen Instructions:
Aerobic Culturette (#922349) is available from Hospital Stores. Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Testing Schedule:
0700-2200, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
Cultures are completed within 2-3 days.
Comments:
Used to detect colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) only. This test should not be used to establish the diagnosis of infection.
Methodology:
Culture using selective and differential media
CPT Code:
87081