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Staphylococcous aureus Culture
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P115 |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, day and evening shift. |
| Method | Culture |
| Collection Instructions | Anterior nares swab: 1. Run both swabs quickly under tap water to slightly moisten the swabs. 2. Using both swabs at the same time, gently insert the swabs approx 1/4 " into the anterior nares (just inside the nasal orofice). Swab in a circular motion; and repeat in second nostril, using the same two (2) swabs. 3. Place swabs into Amies transport media with charcoal, cap and deliver to Microbiology. |
| Container type | Swab in Amies transport medium with charcoal |
| Sample type | Anterior nares swab to screen for carrier, skin or soft tissue swab |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Swabs not submitted in Amies transport medium with charcoal |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | 24 hours at room temperature or refrigerated |
| Turn around times | 2-4 days |
| Reflex? | Susceptibility testing is performed if Staphylococcus aureus is isolated. |
| CPT coding | 87081 |
| Last Updated | 5/22/2013 1:22:57 PM |
| Entry Number | 1438 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667