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Test Code MRSASC Culture, MRSA Screen

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

No methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated.

New MRSA isolates will be communicated to Infection Control and called to the patient location.

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Note:  Culture to rule out presence or absence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) only. Does not include susceptibility testing.

Specimen Requirements

Throat or Perineal

 

Collect specimen using an Optiswab/Eswab (liquid Aimes). Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and actual time of collection, collector’s initials and the specimen source. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. 

 

Notes:

1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

2. Nares, Nasal secretion, saliva, or 24-hour collection is not acceptable.

 

Specimen stability:

The specimen should arrive on the day of collection. The swab is stable for 48 hours.

 

Minimum volume:

One Optiswab or Eswab (liquid Aimes) tube

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87071