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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, PCR
Test CodeRMRSA
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 • ESwab in a non-white cap
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.
