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Test Code CXMRS Culture, MRSA Colonization (Multiple Sites)

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Special Instructions

Intended purpose:

Comprehensive evaluation of the colonization status of patients who have been previously identified as positive, to determine persistence of colonization.

Specimens must be collected at least 48 hours after antibiotics have been discontinued.

Specimen Required

Dual tipped routine culture swab. For each site sampled: label with site information.

Urine: sterile cup.

Specimen Type

  • Right and Left Nares
  • Right and Left Axilla
  • Perineum,
  • Open Wound,
  • Previously Positive Site.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient: Deliver within 2 hours.

 If delivery is delayed: Refrigerate 2-8°C

Specimen Stability Information

24 hours.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

No MRSA isolated.

Method Name

Conventional culture and Biochemical Identification methods.

CPT Code

87070