Staphylococcus aureus Screen (by Culture) SASC

Method(s) Culture
Specimen Required
Collect

Specimens taken from sites determined by practitioner.

Transport

1 Eswab culture device at 20-25°C

Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 72 hours

Schedule Daily
Billing Code 3010328
CPTCode 87081
Notes

Please indicate specimen site on the culture tube and the requisition. A susceptibility will be performed. This can be used to screen for any staph aureus including MSSA, MRSA, VISA, VRSA.

Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

No staph aureus isolated.

No Appointment Necessary
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12 Patient Service Centers in Central New York.

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