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Specimen Type
Nasal
Preferred Collection Container
E-SWABAcceptable Collection Container
ESwab
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
EPIC Code
LAB6158
Turn Around Time
1 Days
Lab Department
Microbiology
Methodology
Cepheid GeneXpert (PCR)
Alias
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus by PCR
Ordering Info
This test is used for surveillance purposes only.