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Staph aureus Culture (SACU)

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EPIC Test Name

Staph aureus Culture

EPIC Code

LAB6003

Specimen Requirements

Throat, groin, axilla, other non-nasal sites
Collection:Collect using standard procedures.
Transport:Room Temperature
Stability:Room Temperature: ≤4 hours
Refrigerated: ≤24 hours
Container:Gel swab

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Throat, groin, axilla, other non-nasal sitesFinal negative culture results after 48 hoursDaily

Common Synonyms

S AUREUS/MRSA CULTURE

Performed

Lab
Microbiology - Downtown

Interpretative Information

Culture intended for the detection of colonization eith Staphylococcus aureus including MRSA.

Test Includes

Culture

CPT

87081

LOINC

13317-3

Contact Information

Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800
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