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Test Code MRSA SA MRSA/SA, NAAT

Additional Codes

LAB24325

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

Nares

Container

Double tipped red culturette swab

 

Specimen Type

Preferred

  • White cap BD Eswab
  • Cepheid Sample Collection Device (900-0370) – double breakaway swab in liquid Aimes.
  • Copan Transystem™ 139C - Double Regular Rayon Swab and Liquid Stuart Medium
  • Copan Transystem™ 138C Double Regular Rayon Swab and Liquid Amies

 

Acceptable

  • Double or single swab transport systems equivalent to those listed above with Liquid Stuart or Liquid Aimes medium.
  • Single swab transport systems meeting acceptable parameters may be used however a repeat collection will be required if repeat testing is indicated.

Minimum Volume

1 swab

Specimen Stability

Ambient 24 Hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 5 Days
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) N/A

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive or Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Cepheid GeneXpert

CPT Codes

87641; 87640

Last review/edit date

2025