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METHICILLIN PCR SURVEILLANCE MRSA
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
Test Code
MRSA PCR
Alias/See Also
SURVEILLANCE MRSA, PCR MRSA, METHICILLIN PCR SURVEILLANCE, MRSA-PCR-NASAL
Preferred Specimen
NASAL MUCOUS
Instructions
COLLECT NASAL SAMPLE USING A RED SWAB. DO NOT USE FOR ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE TESTING!! USE MRSA,PCR,NASAL FOR THAT. Nasopharyngeal swabs - Gently bend middle of plastic shaft. Insert swab into the nostril parallel to the palate and advance until you meet resistance.Leave the swab in place for a few seconds to absorb secretions rotate, and remove while rotating. Swab each nostril with a different swab.
Transport Container
RED SWAB-DOUBLE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Methodology
NxG PCR
Report Available
2-4 DAYS
Reference Range
None Detected
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA-MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514
