Orderable EAP code:

LAB101656

Billable EAP Codes:

80004142 x 1 80004143 x 1

CPT Codes:

87641 x 1 87640 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 4 Hours

Urgent: 2 Hours

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Specimen Requirements:

Nasal source only. E-Swab preferred. Stuart swab ok. Swab both nares with each swab. If using E-swab x 2, reprint a label for the second specimen.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

Nasal source only. E-Swab preferred. Stuart swab ok. Swab both nares with each swab. If using E-swab x 2, reprint a label for the second specimen.

Comments:

Not Detected

Synonyms:

MRSA, Nasal Screen