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MRSA SCREEN PCR
Test Code: MRSAPCR
COLLECTION INFORMATION
Container
1 culturette, 2 swabs
Volume Required
2 swabs
Specimen Type
Nares
Turnaround Time
8 hours
ALTERNATE SPECIMEN INFORMATION
N/A
Testing Location
Aultman
In-House
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
N/A
📝 Specimen Collection
Deliver to Microbiology within 2 hours of collection for inpatients. Refrigerate.
🌡️ Transport Temperature
Ambient
📝 Stability
Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 7 daysVaginal
📋 Test Includes
Screening of nares for detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
📋 Additional Details
Also Known As:
MRSA (PCR)
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