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Test Code RMCCSTAPH Staph Screen Culture*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Staph Screen Culture

Methodology

Culture

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nares

Container/Tube: Swab

Collection Instructions:
Collect specimen using a culture swab

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: 20966-8

Order Code: RMCCSTAPH

Result Code: RMCL800081

Result Name: Staph Screen Culture

Special Instructions