MRSA/MSSA PCR MRSA/MSSA PCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

MRSA/MSSA PCR Detection

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

MRSA/MSSA PCR

EPIC Order Name

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (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

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

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms

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