MRSA DNA Screen
Order Name
MRSA DNA
Test Number: 6900521
Revision Date 08/21/2024
Test Number: 6900521
Revision Date 08/21/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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MRSA DNA Screen
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Nucleic acid amplification (NAA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Nasal swab | See Instructions | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Dual swab (preferred) or 1 ESwab (preferred) or single swab. Note:Single Rayon Swab in Liquid Stuart Media is discouraged as submission does not allow for repeat testing. Specimen Storage: Store specimens at room temperature (15 degrees C to 25 degrees C) for up to 48 hours or refrigerate (2 degrees C to 8 degrees C) up to five days. Specimen Collection: Follow your institution's guidelines for collecting nasal swab specimens using a recommended collection and transport device, or using the following instructions: When using the dual rayon swabs, keep both swabs attached to the red cap at all times. Holding the swab cap with both swabs attached, sample each nare one at a time. Place the dual swab specimens into the transport tube containing the Liquid Stuart Medium. When using the ESwab, collect the nasal specimen by sampling both nares one at a time with the same swab. Place the swab into the transport tube containing the Liquid Amies Transport Medium (ESwab Medium). Specimen Stability: Ambient: 24 hours (Avoid), Refrigerated : 7 Days (Recommend refrigerated submission), Frozen: Not Available Cause for Rejection: Inappropriate transport or storage conditions; name discrepancy or unlabeled specimen; expired swab transport; wire-shaft swab; swab broken at scoreline; non flocked swab received in ESwab transport. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 182956 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 182956 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87641 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |