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Name:Organism Typing-Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Cross References: MRSA-Pulse Field Gel Electrophoresis
   Specimen Type: Pure culture of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Lab Mnemonic: MRSATP
General Information: Contact Molecular diagnostics Lab 206 598-6147

Collection and Handling:

             Collection: MRSA required. Specify site/source and date of isolate
Amount: Viable 24 to 48 hour old pure culture of MRSA

Laboratory:

Processing: Viable 24 to 48 hour old pure culture of MRSA

Outside Laboratory: Organism on slant or plate. Ship at room temperature.
Performing Lab:UWMC:  Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
             Frequency: as received, results in 1 week
LIS Dept Code: Micro Molecular Diag  (MMD)
Last Updated: 1/7/2008
Method: PCR, sequencing
CPT Codes:83891    Medicare Reimbursement:5.85
8389824.47
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8390424.47
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839125.85
Medicare reimbursements do not reflect charges or costs; CPT codes may not be complete.
Reference Range:Effective Dates: No reference range data


       
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