Staph Screen, MRSA by PCR
Orderable EAP code:
LAB101656
Billable EAP Codes:
80004142 x 1
80004143 x 1
CPT Codes:
87641 x 1
87640 x 1
Lab Section:
Core Lab
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 4 Hours
Urgent: 2 Hours
Test Schedule:
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Specimen Requirements:
Nasal source only. E-Swab preferred. Stuart swab ok. Swab both nares with each swab. If using E-swab x 2, reprint a label for the second specimen.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
Nasal source only. E-Swab preferred. Stuart swab ok. Swab both nares with each swab. If using E-swab x 2, reprint a label for the second specimen.
Comments:
Not Detected
Synonyms:
MRSA, Nasal Screen