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Epic Code LAB1230856 Discontinued: MRSA Screen PCR (Inpatient)

Important Note

This test was discontinued on 3/17/2024. Replacement test: MRSA SCREEN PCR [LAB1231076] or  Staphylococcus aureus/MRSA PCR, Nares [LAB1231047] 

Test Name Alias

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Screen PCR | MRSA Screen PCR | LAB1230829

Interface Order Alias

1230856

Clinical Information

This test detects MRSA carrier status and is not used to diagnose infection.

Ordering Instructions

Test used to rule out colonization only. 

To diagnose infection due to MRSA, order Wound Culture with Gram Stain LAB2111191

Reference Range

No methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus detected.

Performing Department

Microbiology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

PCR

CPT

87641

CDM Code

3068764101

Epic Test ID

1230102533

Mayo Access Code

Currently Unavailable

Reviewed Date

9/7/2023