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Test Code LAB 100002 MSSA/MRSA (Staphyloccus aureus) PCR

Performing Laboratory

Barnes Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

1 ESwab per test request in a sterile transport tube

Note: Nasal specimen is the only acceptable specimen type.

 

Unacceptable Specimens:

Specimen collected with ESwab Collection Kit is unacceptable if received without fluid or swab in the transport tube.

 

Collection Procedure:

1. Obtain an ESwab Collection Kit.
2. Gently insert ESwab into nasal passage.
3. Rotate against anterior nasal wall and remove ESwab.
4. Return ESwab into transport tube following instructions on kit.
5. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
 

Day(s) Set Up

Monday through Sunday

 

Turnaround time:

STAT: Not available

Routine: final negative report at 4 hours

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87640 (if applicable)

Reference Values

Not applicable

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Minimum Volume: 1 ESwab per test request in a sterile transport tube.

Sample stability: Swab - 24 hours at 15-30°C or 5 days at 2-8°C.

 

Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Molecular Infectious Disease