MRSA/MSSA PCR MRSA/MSSA PCR

Synonyms

MRSA, MSSA, Staphylococcus

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

MRSA/MSSA PCR Detection

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

MRSA/MSSA PCR

EPIC Order Name

MRSA/MSSA, Molecular Detection

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

Swab

Specimen Volume

Nasal swab collection

Container

Eswab, BBL (TM) Culture Swab Liquid Stuart. Copan (Venturi) Transystem (TM) Liquid Stuart. Non-liquid media (dry) specimens acceptable only if double swabs are collected and submitted. 

Collection Instructions

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

NOTE: ESwabs are acceptable now. Non-liquid media (dry) specimens acceptable only if double swabs are collected and submitted. 

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 Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87641
87640

PDM

146202031

Result Interpretation

Forms

• MRSA - MSS PCR 7-29-15