Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA/MSSA) Molecular Detection Build info

Synonyms

  • MRSA/MSSA PCR
  • NARES
  • MRSA/MSSA PCR
  • S. AUREUS
  • COLONIZATION
  • LAB10407

Short Name

MRSA/MSSA PCR

Procedure Master Number

LAB10407

Procedure ID

111320

Clinical Info

This test is for the qualitative detection of MRSA and MSSA from anterior nasal swabs to aid in identification of individuals colonized by S. aureus.

Specimen Type

Container

Swab Transpt

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Copan ESwab. EBBL (TM) Culture Swab Liquid Stuart single or double swab, Copan (Venturi) Transystem (TM) Liquid Stuart single or double swab.
Specimen: Nasal swab collection
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

NOTE: ESwabs are acceptable now.

Collection Instructions:
1.Collect Nasal swab using one of the collection systems above.
2.Return swab to transport tube to ensure specimen preservation.
3. Label swab with patient's name, actual date of collection and the source of specimen.
4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly to the laboratory.

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8C): 5 days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87641
87640

PDM

146202031

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
MRSA BY PCR MRSAPCR MRSA PCR Mrsa By Pcr
STAPH AUREUS PCR DETECTED STAAUPCRDET STAPH AUREUS PCR DETECTED Staph Aureus Pcr Detected