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HelpTest Code 9921 MRSA/MSSA Nasal Complete (GeneXpert)
Purpose
The detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin-Succeptable Staphylococcus aureus.
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
DNA Molecular Detection by PCR (GeneXpert)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Swab
Container/Tube: Red-Topped Copan Nasal Swabs
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,
date & time of collection and person collecting.
2. Refrigerate specimen during transport.
Reference Values
Normal: Negative
Stability
Refrigerated: 5 Days (2 - 8 *C)
Room Temperature: 24 Hours
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
MRSA/MSSA Nasal Complete (GeneXpert)
MRSA/MSSA Nasal Complete
MRSA/MSSA
MRSA
MSSA
Test Classification and CPT Coding
NA