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Culture Nasal (r/o MRSA)
NASC
Methodology: | Culture/Identification |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 3-5 days |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Amies gel transport swab OR ESwab. Specimen Preparation: Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimen that is mislabeled; expired transport; swab not in gel transport medium or ESwab™ transport. Stability: Room Temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing LabAccu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 87081 |