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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB3713 MRSA PCR Screen
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | E-Swb-R | 1.0 | |
| Varies | Varies | Swab-A | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated @ 4°C
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: Refrigerated @ 4°C for 7 days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| MRSA PCR | 48813-0 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
3 Days
CPT Code(s)
87641
Performing Lab Section
Molecular Pathology
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)