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Test Information:

Name:Staphylococcus aureus PCR
Cross References: sa442 gene detection, staph identification
   Specimen Type: Pure culture
Lab Mnemonic: SAPCR
General Information: For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular diagnosis website

Collection and Handling:

             Collection: Pure culture, Specify site/source and date

Laboratory:

Performing Lab:UWMC:  Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
Available STAT? No
LIS Dept Code: Micro Molecular Diag  (MMD)
Last Updated: 7/16/2008
CPT Codes:87640    Medicare Reimbursement:51.25
Medicare reimbursements do not reflect charges or costs; CPT codes may not be complete.
Reference Range:Effective Dates: No reference range data