Staphylococcus aureus Screen, Culture
Test Code: 8801
CPT Code(s): 87081
Clinical Significance: Primarily used to detect carriage of Staphylococcus aureus. Recovery of S. aureus from a site does not necessarily indicate infection. Screening allows identification of potential sources from which this organism can be transmitted to other individuals. Results will also indicate if the isolate is a methicillin resistant strain (MRSA).
Includes: If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Methodology: Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques
Alternative Name(s): Staphylococcus aureus, Culture
Supply: #S12 ESwabTM Specimen Collection and Transport System - White Cap
Preferred Specimen(s): Swab from any skin source: Submit in an ESwab (white-cap). Indicate source.
Note: Order code 90417 is suggested for screens for nasal colonization for MRSA.
Transport container #S12 ESwabTM Specimen Collection and Transport System - White Cap
Transport temperature Room temperature
Specimen stability: Transport swab
Room temperature: 48 hours
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