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Test Code LAB1747 Nasal Staph Aureus DNA

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Rapid detection of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization.

Collect

Culturette Swab (a single swab may be used for both nares)

Collection Device

Only acceptable transport medium is Liquid Stewart's Medium.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temperature 24 hours
Refrigerated 5 days

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Methodology

Real-Time PCR

Synonyms

Nasal MRSA

MRSA PCR

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

6/19/2025

Specimen Handling

Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Reference Interval

REFERENCE RANGE: NOT DETECTED

Collection Instructions

  • Specimens are collected using BBL culture swabs with Liquid Stuarts media.  One swab is used to sample both nares.
  • Insert swab approximately 2cm into the nares.
  • Gently press a finger on the outside of the nares to ensure good contact with mucosal surfaces and then rotate swab for 3 seconds.
  • remove swab and repeat with the other nares using the same swab.
  • Place swab back in the transport tube.

Remarks

This test is only approved for nasal specimens.
Please refer to the MRSA Skin and Soft Tissue test for other applicable specimen types.

Reported

Same shift.

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