Culture, Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin-Resistant (MRSA)

Culture, Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin-Resistant (MRSA)
DataValue
Method Culture
CPT Code 87081
Preferred Specimen Nasal Swab
Other Acceptable Specimens None
Specimen Container Sterile Culture Swab in Transport Media
Specimen Identification Label transport tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions Indicate specimen source on requisition slip.
Shipping Requirements Store and ship at room temperature.
Transport to lab as soon as possible.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Inappropriate specimen transport
  • Expired transport medium
  • Leaking transport container
  • Mislabeled specimen
  • Unlabeled specimen
Turn-around-time 48-72 hours