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Epic Code LAB234 MRSA Screen Culture

Infectious

Test Name Alias

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Screen | MRSA Screen Culture | 4287

Interface Order Alias

50031

Clinical Information

These sites listed below are to detect carrier status. For sites other than nasal, axilla, rectal, or groin, order a Wound Culture for clinical concern of MRSA.

Ordering Instructions

For sites other than nasal, axilla, rectal, or groin, order a Wound Culture for clinical concern of MRSA.

Test used to rule out colonization only.

Icons & Photos

ESwab 

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Swab – Nasal, rectal, axilla or groin
 

Container/Tube: ESwab collection & transport system
 

Collection Instructions:

  1. Open the peel pouch and remove the contents. Aseptically unscrew and remove the cap from the ESwab.

  2. Place the tube in a secure position so as not to allow the liquid to leak out of the tube.

  3. Remove the swab. Collect the patient’s sample using the swab.

  4. Insert the swab back into the tube of liquid, all the way to the bottom of the tube.

  5. Holding the swab shaft close to the rim of the tube, break the applicator shaft at the color breakpoint indication line.

  6. Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage. Discard the broken handle of the shaft into an approved medical waste disposal container.

  7. Write the patient’s information (Name and Date of Birth) on the tube or apply a label with patient’s information. Indicate source.

  8. Send specimen to the Laboratory, specimen is unacceptable if received without fluid or swab in the transport tube.

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

 

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: 4 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

9/7/2023