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Test Code MRSA MCL Culture MRSA

Cerner Test Code

C MRSA

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Culturette or eswab

Processing Instructions

Collect Culturette or eswab. MRSA Culture will report the presence or absence of MRSA. It does not include susceptibility testing.

Stability

Stability: <48 hours optimal, 72 hours accepted at room temp.

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87081

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Rejection Criteria

Culture kept between 18-28 hrs.