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Test Code Epic LAB2202 Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Screen, PCR, Nares

Important Note

This test is intended for MRSA screening from the nares only, suspected MRSA infections from any other source of the body should be ordered as an Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture (LAB4354)

Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: MRSPCR

Performing Laboratory

UPH Trinity Rock Island

Patient Preparation

Swab both nares with the same swab, avoid touching outside of the nostril. Place swab into eSwab Liquid Amies media container and break swab at indicated break point.

Specimen Type

Nares swab collected in eSwab Liquid Amies medium. 

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours.

Refrigerated: 7 days. (Preferred)

Frozen: Unacceptable.

Minimum Volume

Entire collection/1 eSwab.

Reference Range

Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Sunday-Saturday

CPT Codes

87641

Reject Due To

Collection in media other than eSwab Liquid Amies medium.

Collection from source other than nares.

Contents of eSwab leaked or frozen.

Method/Test Name

Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Cepheid Xpert MRSA NxG

Report Available

2-4 hours upon receipt at testing lab.