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Test Code
MRSAP
Test Name
MRSA Screen, Nasal, PCR
CPT Codes
87641
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 day
Clinical Utility
Used to screen patients for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization in order to reduce the risk of potential transmission or postoperative infection.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen: Nasal Swab

Collection Container: Eswab
Collection Instructions
  1. Place the culture swab in the first inch of the nose and gently rotate five times. Do not touch the shaft of the swab when collecting.
  2. Insert the same swab into the other nostril and roll the swab five times.
  3. Insert the swab into the transport tube. Break the shaft and securely cap the specimen.
  4. Label and send to the lab.
Transport Instructions

 Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

48 hours

Refrigerated

5 days
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Intervals
SexAgeReference IntervalUnit
FemaleAll Age GroupsNPMRS
MaleAll Age GroupsNPMRS
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by PCR
  • Staph Screen
  • MRSA Molecular Detection
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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