MRSA/MSSA PCR, nasal

Alphabetical Test listing

MRSA/MSSA PCR, nasal-12440

  
MRSA/MSSA PCR, nasal
  
12440
  
LAB12440
  
MRSA PCR
  
MRSA screening (nasal)
Methicillin resistant Staph aureus
Methicillin sensitive Staph aureus
  
MRSA
SA (Staph aureus)/MSSA
  

For screening MRSA in patients of high risk groups:

  • Admitted to the high risk units, e.g., medical surgical or ICU, with anticipated long stays
  • Presenting with pneumonia.
  • Pre-surgical procedures for Joints, cardiovascular, pulmonary, etc., to assess intra-op prophylactic antibiotic choice
  • With a history of MRSA
  

Possible interference of assay performance, resulting in false negative test results, in patients who have inhaled nasal steroids, Flonase or Nasonex, prior to sample collection.

  
Nasal/Nares swab
  

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

  
1.0 mL
  
  1. Have patient tilt head back.
  2. Insert the swab approximately ¾ inches into one nostril.
  3. Rotate the swab against the anterior nasal mucosa for 3 seconds.
  4. Using the same swab, repeat for the other nostril.
  5. Place swab back into the transport tube.
  6. Secure transport tube cap.
  

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

  

Ambient - 48 hours

  
7 days
  
  • Specimens other than nasal or nares
  • Inappropriate collection containers and swabs other than listed above
    • Specimen collected on green or blue eSwabs are not acceptable
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
  • Inappropriate timing of collection
  • Leaking container
  
AHL - Microbiology: M
  
Daily
  
12 hours from receipt
  

Real time PCR (RT-PCR)

  

Negative

  
87640
87641
  
Yes
  

Medical necessity

  
11/22/2021
  
06/06/2022
  
12/15/2023