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MRSA/MSSA Screen by PCR, Nares (8000101312)
Test Mnemonic:
Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Standard collection and handling procedures used to collect nasal swab specimens are appropriate. 
Container:

Liquid Stuart, Liquid Amies, ESwabs
Minimum Volume:

1 swab
Storage/Transport:

Refrigerate 2-8C up to 5 days. Room temperature 15-28C up to 24 hours. 
Stability:

Refrigerate 2-8C up to 5 days. Room temperature 15-28C up to 24 hours.
Causes for Rejection:

Improper collection. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection or collector information on order. Duplicate specimen collected during the same hospital admission if the first specimen was positive. 
Specimen Preparation:

Culturette swabs are ready to use. ESwab must be vortexed and transferred.
Methodology:

Real-Time PCR
Performed:
Lab:

Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

Test is performed 7 days per week and 3 times per day.
Reference Range:

Negative
CPT 4 Code:

87640, 87641
Synonyms:

MRSA Screen
Patient Preparation :

No preparation needed.
Clinical Indication:

Screening test for the presence of Staphlycoccus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphlyococcus aureus from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization.
Effective Date: 07/28/2021
Reviewed By/Date: -
Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 07/28/2021
When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.

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