C MRSA
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Screen, Nasal
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2558
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
ESwab ™ Liquid Amies Collection and Transport System
Specimen Type:
Nasal swab
Collection Procedure:
1. Remove sterile swab from packaging.
2. Insert swab into nostril 1/2 to 1 inch from the edge and roll the swab 5 times.
3. Insert same swab into second nostril and roll swab 5 times.
4. Return swab to container and label appropriately.
5. Label the tube with the patient's full name, date of birth, identification number, date and time of collection, initials of the person collecting the specimen and the specimen source.
6. The specimen source is required for processing.
7. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at room temperature.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
87081 - Culture for MRSA (EAP 30060870)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Routinely only cultures for MRSA
Reference Ranges:
Negative for MRSA