Culture, MRSA

Test Code: TD_6012

CPT Code(s): 87070

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus culture

Test Includes

Culture, MRSA

Methodology

Standard culture methodology

Rejection Criteria

Viral transport media
Swabs collected more than 2 days prior to submission
Dry swabs
Non-sterile or leaking containers
Expired transport media
Frozen specimens
Specimens in fixative (formalin)
Swabs not submitted in transport media

Reference Range(s)

Negative- No MRSA detected

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Dual culture swab in transport media

Minimum Volume

1 swab

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

Inoculated swab in transport media. Room temperature.

Alternative Specimen

Single swab in culturette transport media. Room temperature.