S. aureus MSSA/MRSA, PCR
Test Code: LAB4717
CPT Code: 87641 059 87640 001
Alert
This test detects both MRSA and S. aureus. For MRSA only testing see:
MRSA Detection by PCR(PCMSG/LAB1747/9195)
Please collect aplain red top double-swab. Floq swabs in viral transport media will be rejected!
MRSA Detection by PCR(PCMSG/LAB1747/9195)
Please collect aplain red top double-swab. Floq swabs in viral transport media will be rejected!
Alternate IDs
10244/PCRSG
Synonyms
METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPH AUREUS, STAPHYLOCOCCUS
Specimen Type
NASAL SPECIMEN
Specimen Container
SWABS : POLYESTER, RAYON, OR NYLON TIPPED SWAB(RED TOP)
DO NOT PLACE IN VIRAL IN TRANSPORT!
DO NOT PLACE IN VIRAL IN TRANSPORT!
Specimen Handling
INPATIENT: BRING TO LABORATORY WITHOUT DELAY
CENTRAL PROCESSING: PLACE IN DNA BUCKET IN CENTRAL PROCESSING REFRIGERATOR
OUTPATIENT: KEEP REFRIGERATED
CENTRAL PROCESSING: PLACE IN DNA BUCKET IN CENTRAL PROCESSING REFRIGERATOR
OUTPATIENT: KEEP REFRIGERATED
Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Methodology
PCR
Stability
ROOM TEMPERATE: UP TO 48 HOURS
REFRIGERATED: UP TO 5 DAYS
REFRIGERATED: UP TO 5 DAYS
Specimen Retention Time
2 MONTHS
Reference Range Information
NOT DETECTED
LOINC Information
SPECIMEN TYPE: 66746-9
MSSA: 75755-9
MRSA DETECTION: 35492-8
MSSA: 75755-9
MRSA DETECTION: 35492-8
Schedule
DAILY
Place of Service
SPARROW MOLECULAR
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