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Test Code MRSASA MRSA/S.AUREUS SSTI PCR, WOUND

Important Note

Specimen source is required.

Ambient specimen must arrive within 36 hours of collection. 

Methodology

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


Useful for the direct detection of colonization of skin/soft tissue by Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA; and to aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in health care settings.

Specimen Requirements

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

Specimen Type: Wound, Abscess, Dermal
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:

  1. Moisten swabs with 2 drops of sterile saline or use it dry.
  2. Roll swabs 5 times.
  3. Return swabs to  container to preserve specimen.
  4. 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 24 hours
  Refrigerated 5 days
  Frozen NO

Reference Values

MRSA

Not detected

Staphylococcus aureus

Not detected

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87640-Staphylococcus aureus amplified probe
87641-MRSA amplified probe