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Test Code MRSA.NARES.RFLX MRSA PCR NARES W/RFLX CULTURE

Important Note

Testing Algorithm:

If result is “Detected” or “Indeterminate,” MRSA CULTURE (MRSA CULT) will be performed at additional charge.

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)

 

General Information:

Useful for direct detection of colonization of nares by MRSA; and to aid in prevention and control of MRSA infections in health care settings.

Specimen Requirements

Ambient specimen must arrive within 36 hours of collection. 
 

Container/Tube: White Eswab (#72732). Red top double swabs are discontinued.

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:

  1. Moisten swabs with 2 drops of sterile saline or use it dry.
  2. Carefully insert swabs into nostril (swab tip must be inserted up to 2.5 cm from edge of nares).
  3. Roll swabs 5 times.
  4. Insert same swab into second nostril and roll 5 times.
  5. Return swabs to  container to preserve specimen.
  6. Label container with patient’s legal name, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Batched Daily

 

STAT Available 24/7

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 hours

 

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Swab Ambient

36 hours
  Refrigerate 5 days
  Frozen NO

Reference Values

Not detected

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87641-MRSA
87070-Culture (if appropriate)