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Test ID NBLD5025 MRSA/Staph aureus by NAD, Nasal

Important Note

This test is reserved for orothopedic surgery providers.  If screening for MRSA in outpatients please order NBLD0394 MRSA Nasal Screen, NAT

AKA

MR_SA_NASAL

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red Top (Double Swab Culturette) - Nasal

 

Submit a nasal specimen only.
Note the specimen source or collection site in the order.

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     24 hours     
 Refrigerated     48 hours     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Bismarck

CPT

87641, 87640