Culture, Surveillance
Test Summary
Detection of Multiply Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) allows implementation of infection control practices to prevent to the spread of resistant organisms.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Swab of Axilla, Groin, or Rectum.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Follow institution's collection protocol.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULSRV
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10071/LAB10262
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87081
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: Dependent upon organism
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Swab of Axilla, Groin, or Rectum.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Follow institution's collection protocol.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: Dependent upon organism