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MRSA DNA Probe
Test Code1236212510
Alias/See Also
Methicillin
MRSA
Resistant
MRSA
Resistant
CPT Codes
87641
Preferred Specimen
Specimen collected with a MRSA COPAN double swab
Instructions
1. Insert dry swabs 1-2 cm into the nostril.
2. Rotate the swab against the inside of the nostril for 3 seconds.
3. Using the same swabs, repeat for the second nostril.
4. Label sample noting site of nares/MRSA screen.
2. Rotate the swab against the inside of the nostril for 3 seconds.
3. Using the same swabs, repeat for the second nostril.
4. Label sample noting site of nares/MRSA screen.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 5 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sources other than nasal
Swabs other than COPAN
Improper specimen collection, storage, and transport
Swabs other than COPAN
Improper specimen collection, storage, and transport
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
