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Test Code RMCCMRSA MRSA Culture*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as MRSA Culture

Methodology

Culture

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nares

Container/Tube: Swab

Collection Instructions:  Insert swab into anterior nares and rotate swab against nasal mucosa.
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Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Analytical Time:

2 days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87081

LOINC: 52969-3

Order Code: RMCCMRSA

Result Code: RMCL800068

Result Name: MRSA Culture

Special Instructions