RAPID STAPH AUREUS AND MRSA BY PCR SURVEILLANCE NASAL
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: MRSASUR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6523
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 Hours
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6523
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 Hours
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume:
Temperature: Ambient/Refrigerate if delayed
Tube Type: Copan Double Swab 139 CFA
Collection Info:
Place swabs in collection tube (139 CFA is specified swab for PCR). Only source approved is Nasal Swab.
Temperature: Ambient/Refrigerate if delayed
Tube Type: Copan Double Swab 139 CFA
Collection Info:
Place swabs in collection tube (139 CFA is specified swab for PCR). Only source approved is Nasal Swab.
Methods
Real Time PCR
Clinical Utilities
Detection of Staph aureus and MRSA from nasal swabs.
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
