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Test Code MRSPCR MRSA PCR

Specimen Type

Nasal

Preferred Collection Container

E-SWAB

Collection Instructions

COLLECT NASAL SWAB SPECIMEN USING AN ESWAB INSERTED IN EACH NARES.

Collection Volume

1 swab

Minimum Collection Volume

1 swab

Rejection Criteria

Inadequate labeling; Improper collection

Specimen Storage and Stability

<24 hours at room temperature

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 24 hours

Alias

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus by PCR

Ordering Info

This test is used for surveillance purposes only.

EPIC Code

LAB6158

Methodology

Cepheid GeneXpert (PCR)

Acceptable Collection Container

ESwab

Turn Around Time

1 Days

Lab Department

Microbiology