Staph Culture
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Test ID :
STAPH
Test Workstation :
MIC2
Specimen Type:
1.0 mL tracheal aspirate collected in sterile container. Swab collected from nose, nasopharyngeal, umbilicus, cath site, or wound source.
Minimum Volume:
Tracheal aspirate minimum volume is 0.5 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity not sufficient, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, improper swab, dry swab, swab not present, multiple swabs per vial, mislabeled, or unlabeled.
Storage:
Transport at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Culture
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8406
TAT:
72 hours
Additional Info:
This culture is for Staphylococcus aureus only. It will be reported as methicillin-resistant (MRSA) or methicillin-sensitive (MSSA).
CPT Code:
87081
Synonyms:
MRSA Culture; Staph Screen Culture
