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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, PCR

Test Code
RMRSA


Alias/See Also
Rapid MRSA


Preferred Specimen
Nasal swab in BBL culturette


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
 Swab must be inserted into nostril up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) from edge of the nare and rolled 5 times. Repeat using same swab in the other nostril. Return swab to its container.


Transport Container


Culturette




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-validated specimen types • Wire swabs


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Not detected


Clinical Significance
Rapid, direct detection of nasal colonization by MRSA. Aids in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings.




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