Orderable EAP code:

LAB104091

Billable EAP Codes:

80004075 x 1

CPT Codes:

87081 x 1

Lab Section:

Microbiology

Turnaround Time:

48 hours

Test Schedule:

Daily

Specimen Requirements:

Collect in E-swab (Liquid Amies).

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

As above.

Comments:

Susceptibilities will not be performed.

Synonyms:

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA
MSSA