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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, PCR [17656X]
Test Code
17656
CPT Code(s)
87641
Preferred Specimen(s)
Nasal swab
Alternative Specimen(s)
Nasal swab collected in: Gel Amies without charcoal, single/double swab BBL™ • CultureSwab™ plus • Gel Amies without charcoal, single/double Copan Venturi Transystem™
Collection Instructions
Swab must be inserted into nostril up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) from edge of the nare and rolled 5 times. Repeat using same swab in the other nostril. Return swab to its container.
Nasal swab collect in:
Liquid Amies, Single Swab Copan Venturi Transystem™
Liquid Stuart, Single Swab Copan Venturi Transystem™
Specimen Container
Amies' Liquid Collection tube• Stuart's Liquid Collection tube•Amies' Agar Gel without Charcoal.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat Afternoon; Report available: Next day
Reference Range(s)
Not detected
Clinical Significance
This assay is used to detect the presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA in a patient's nasal swab specimen. The use of real-time PCR to detect the presence of MRSA DNA in clinical specimens allows for rapid patient testing.
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
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