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Test Code 1694339433 MSSA/MRSA Colonization Screen  

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Container: ESwab (container "c" - click link under "Resources" to see picture)
Specimen Types:  Nasal swab (anterior nares), axilla, groin, peri-rectal, and Other, Specify

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport Temperature: 

Depending on expected transport time: Room temperature or refrigerated (see stability)

 

Stability:

Refrigerated:  5 days

Room Temperature:  24 hours

Methodology

PCR

Reference Range

No Staph aureus DNA detected

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:  Daily

 

TAT:  < 24 hrs

Aliases

Pre-op Staph Screen
Staph Screen PCR

CPT Code

87640, 87641