For screening children and adults admitted to the high risk units, e.g., medical surgical or ICU, with anticipated long stays. Also for screening patients from families with MRSA and patients from long-term care units and/or nursing homes. For screening pre-surgical patients for whom Staphylococcus aureus may pose a risk of pneumonia or post-operative wound infection.
Patient must clear mucus and/or blow nose before specimen collection
ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)
Refrigerated (preferred) - 5 days
Ambient - 24 hours
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Negative