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Test Code MRSA Scr by PCR MRSA Screen by PCR

Important Note

This test has replaced the culture-based version of the MRSA screen.

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Holding the swab cap with both swabs attached, sample each nare one at a time. Place the dual swab specimens into the transport tube containing the Liquid Stuart Medium.

Minimum Volume

N/A

Container

Double tipped red culturette swab

Preferred Specimen

Double tipped red culturette swab

Acceptable Specimens

  • Culture Swab

Reference or Target Ranges

No MRSA detected

Reportable Units

N/A

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 

 

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type

 

 

Specimen Stability

 

 

Ambient 24  hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

 

 

Performance Information

 

 

Days and Time Performed Daily
Expected Turn Around Time Same day
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Molecular PCR

 

 

CPT Codes

87641