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Test Code LAB1368 MRSA PCR

Important Note

MRSA PCR swabs can be collected at any of UVMMC phlebotomy locations.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB1368 MRSBD FAH5670 35492-8

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
MRSA Result 1230200662 MRSBD FAH5672 35492-8

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Submit Stability
Bacterial/Yeast Collection Kit Nares Refrigerate ESwab Swab in vial 5 days
Bacterial/Yeast Collection Kit Nares Ambient ESwab Swab in vial 48 hrs
Traditional Bacterial/Yeast Coll Kit Nares Refrigerate Swab Swab in vial 5 days
Traditional Bacterial/Yeast Coll Kit Nares Ambient Swab Swab in vial 48 hrs

Protect from freezing or excessive heat.

Specimen Collection

  • Insert swab 1-2 cm into the nostril and rotate against the inside of the nostril for 3 seconds while applying pressure with a finger on the outside of the nose. Hold the swab by the cap in which they are embedded.
  • Repeat the process in the other nostril using the same swab.
  • Place the swab back in the tube.
  • It is important that the swab contains material from both nostrils.
Bacterial/Yeast                                       
Collection Kit (preferred)		 Traditional Bacterial/Yeast                                       
Collection Kit (acceptable)

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily, run times 8 am. 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm / 24-hours / Not available STAT

Method

Nucleic Acid Amplification

Instrumentation

BD Max

Reference Range

No Staphylococcus aureus DNA detected by PCR

Section

Microbiology-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
MRSA Molecular Detection 87641