MRSA
Abbreviation
MRSA
Preferred Specimen
Nasal swab specimens collected with the MSwab Collection, Transport and Preservation System
Collection Instructions
Nasal Swab
Transport Container
Collection Device
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
- 2-30 °C for 4 days
- 2-8 °C for 9 days
- -20 °C for 30 days
Methodology
Qualitative in vitro diagnostic real-time PCR assay, for the direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and S.aureus (SA) DNA from nasal swabs
Reference Ranges
- MRSA positive/SA positive
- MRSA negative/SA positive
- MRSA negative/SA negative
Clinical Significance
MRSA and SA infections in healthcare settings. The MRSA/SA Test is not intended to diagnose, guide or monitor treatment for MRSA or SA infections, or provide results of susceptibility to methicillin. A negative result does not preclude MRSA/SA nasal colonization. Concomitant cultures are necessary to recover organisms for epidemiology typing or for further susceptibility testing.