Epic Code LAB234 MRSA Screen Culture

Test Name Alias
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Screen | MRSA Screen Culture | 4287
Interface Order Alias
50031
Clinical Information
These sites are to detect carrier status or to detect infection, not disease.
For sites other than those listed above, order Wound Culture with Gram Stain #167
Ordering Instructions
For sites other than those listed in the Collection Instructions field below, order Wound Culture with Gram Stain #167
Test used to rule out colonization only.
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ESwab
Collection Instructions
Specimen Type: Swab – Nasal, rectal, axilla or groin
Container/Tube: ESwab collection & transport system
Collection Instructions:
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Open the peel pouch and remove the contents. Aseptically unscrew and remove the cap from the ESwab.
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Place the tube in a secure position so as not to allow the liquid to leak out of the tube.
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Remove the swab. Collect the patient’s sample using the swab.
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Insert the swab back into the tube of liquid, all the way to the bottom of the tube.
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Holding the swab shaft close to the rim of the tube, break the applicator shaft at the color breakpoint indication line.
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Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage. Discard the broken handle of the shaft into an approved medical waste disposal container.
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Write the patient’s information (Name and Date of Birth) on the tube or apply a label with patient’s information. Indicate source.
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Send specimen to the Laboratory, specimen is unacceptable if received without fluid or swab in the transport tube.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
NOTE: The ESwab fluid maintains the viability of diverse bacteria. Do not send a dry ESwab as this will lead to unsatisfactory results. If the tube spills its contents prior to inserting the swab, the liquid is non-toxic. Simply put the swab into another tube before sending it to the laboratory and discard the spilled tube.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Laboratory Retention: 2 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, usual TAT 2 days.
Reference Range
No MRSA isolated
Performing Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87081
CDM Code
3068708101
Epic Test ID
1230100929
Mayo Access Code
SHO50031
Additional Information
Test replaces #4014 Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) PCR-Nasal
Reviewed Date
7/31/2021