RAPID STAPH AUREUS AND MRSA PCR-SKIN & SOFT TISSUE SWABS
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: MRSAPCR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6522
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 Hours
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6522
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 Hours
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume:
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Swab
Collection Info:
Collect specimen using Copan double swab 139CFA or BD double culturette with Stuarts media. Send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen is stable at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Swab
Collection Info:
Collect specimen using Copan double swab 139CFA or BD double culturette with Stuarts media. Send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen is stable at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
Methods
Real Time PCR
Clinical Utilities
Detection of Staph aureus and MRSA from skin and soft tissue body sites/wounds.
CPT Codes
87640, 87641
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative for Staph aureus and MRSA.
