MRSA Screen by PCR (NWH)
General Information
- Lab Name
- MRSA Screen by PCR (NWH)
- Lab Code
- MRPCRN
- Epic Name
- MRSA Screen by PCR (NW)
- Description
Testing for urgent pre-procedural Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) detection. Indicated ONLY when the results from a routine MRSA culture (MRSAC) swab will not be available in time for the procedure (swab collection < 2 days from procedure) and it will change medical management.
- Synonyms
- Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus-UW-NW, R/O MRSA-UW-NW, R/O Staph aureus-UW-NW, Staph aureus-UW-NW
- Components
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Code Name MRPSD MRSA PCR Specimen SARSLT Staphlococcus aureus DNA MRRSLT Methicillin RESISTANT S. aureus (MRSA) DNA
Interpretation
- Method
DNA Probe amplification
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Ref. Range Notes
Negative
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Nares
- Collection
-
Nasal swab collected using Red top dual swab culturette.
- Handling Instructions
Transport specimen at room temperature (15–28°C) if it will be processed within 24 hours, otherwise store at 2–8°C for up to 5 days.
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Red top nasal swab without gel. Stability: swab specimen is stable for up to 5 days for PCR testing when stored at 2–8°C.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- NWH Serology(NWSR)
- Frequency
- Daily upon receipt.
- Available STAT?
- Yes – 2 hour TAT
- Performing Location(s)
-
UW-NW Main Lab
206-668-1344UW Medical Center – Northwest
1550 N 115th Street, A200
Seattle, WA 98133
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 87640, 87641
- LOINC
- 35492-8
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW5401
- Interfaced Result Code
- UOW5401