Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)/Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) Culture, Nares Build info

Synonyms

  • MRSA CULTURE
  • CULTURE - NOSE
  • MRSA SCREEN
  • COLONIZATION
  • LAB234

Short Name

MRSA CULTURE

Procedure Master Number

LAB234

Procedure ID

1116

Clinical Info

For isolation of MRSA/MSSA only

Specimen Type

.Nose

Container

Swab

Collection Instructions

1. Collect specimen using a culture transport swab.
2. Gently insert swab 2 cm into nasal nares.
3. Rotate swab slowly for 5 seconds to absorb secretions and remove.
4. Return swab to sterile culture transport tube to ensure specimen preservation.
5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
6. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.
 

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Microbiology Culture

Days Performed

Upon receipt

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories
If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification
and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.

CPT

87070

PDM

6201322

Results