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Methodology
Manaul
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
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Specimen Type: Nare
- Container/Tube (Preferred): Swab
- Specimen Stability: 48 hours
- Collection Instructions: Collect specimen using a culture swab
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Normal Reference Ranges: Negative
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
2 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
- CPT: 87081
- LOINC: 20966-8
Springfield Hospital Laboratory Test Catalog
Note:
This test replaces the MRSA PCR test from UVMC.
Special Instructions
Springfield Hospital Laboratory Test Catalog Additional Information:
For samples collected via swab us the E-Swab collection kit: