MRSA by PCR Cost at St Mary's Regional Medical Center

87641 (CPT) · Lewiston, ME

MRSA by PCR (CPT 87641) at St Mary's Regional Medical Center costs $79 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $208. This is equal to the Maine average of $79.

MRSA by PCR is a laboratory test that uses advanced genetic technology to quickly detect whether you carry or have an infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of bacteria that resists certain antibiotics. Your doctor might order this test if you have signs of a bacterial infection, are being admitted to a hospital, or need to be screened before surgery to determine the best treatment approach. The test involves collecting a sample from your nose, skin, wound, or other area, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis, and you can typically expect results within 24 to 48 hours.