METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, PCR

Test Code 17656

CPT Code(s) 87641

Methodology Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Range(s) Not detected

Clinical Significance

This assay is used to detect the presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA in a patient’s nasal swab specimen. The use of real-time PCR to detect the presence of MRSA DNA in clinical specimens allows for rapid patient testing.

Alternative Name(s) MRSA PCR, Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin-resistant