Staph aureus culture (MSSA + MRSA)
Staph aureus culture (MSSA + MRSA)-12427
Staph aureus culture (MSSA + MRSA)
12427
LAB12427
STAC
Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Methicillin resistant Staph aureus
MRSA
Nasal culture
Methicillin resistant Staph aureus
MRSA
Nasal culture
Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant.
Detects Staphylococcus aureus, both methicillin susceptible (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant (MRSA).
Nares swab
Nasal specimen: {Only one swab for right and left nares}
- Insert culture swab into nostrils and extend the swab at least 1 cm into the nares
- Firmly sample the membrane by rotating the swab and leaving it in place for 10-15 seconds
- Withdraw the swab and insert into the ESwab standard tip collection kit (white) transport tube
- Cap tightly
ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)
Miscellaneous source swab
Other bacterial culture swab
Other bacterial culture swab
- Source
Ambient - 24 hours
- Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
- Improper transport container
- Improper transport temperature
- Inappropriate specimen type
- Leaking container
AHL - Microbiology: M
Daily
1 - 2 days
Culture
No Staph aureus isolated; no MRSA
87081
Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID
This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory
Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID
This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory
03/05/2014
03/15/2021
11/30/2021