MRSA PCR Screen
Order Code:
MRSAP
Test Summary
Detection of MRSA via real-time qualitative PCR
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Nasal Swab (minimum 1 culturette swab)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (red cap or teal green cap are acceptables
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
MRSAP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB2762
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87641
Billing Code
- 3001137
CPT Statement
Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
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
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Nasal Swab (minimum 1 culturette swab)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (red cap or teal green cap are acceptables
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 day