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MRSA Culture*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as MRSA Culture

Specimen Requirements

  • Specimen Type: Nares
  • Container/Tube (Preferred): Swab
  • Specimen Stability: 48 hours
  • Collection Instructions:
  1. Insert swab into anterior nares and rotate swab against nasal mucosa

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Normal Reference Ranges: Negative

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Analytical Time:

2 days

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Manaul

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87081

LOINC: 52969-3

Additional Information