Staphylococcus aureus Culture Only
| Order Code: | C EPISA |
| Order Form: | A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Surveillance
Collection Medium:
) |
| Aerobic Culturette |
Rejection Criteria:
Specimen received after prolonged delay (more than 24 hours).
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 Staphylococcus aureus only. All Staphylococcus aureus isolates are screened for methicillin susceptibility. This test should not be used to establish the diagnosis of infection.
Methodology:
Culture
Instructions:
Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)
CPT Code:
87081