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HelpTest ID NBLD0394 MRSA Nasal Screen, NAT
Useful For
Detecting MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) colonization.
AKA
MRSA Nasal Screen
Specimen Type/Requirements
White Top (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube - Nasal
Red Top (Double Swab Culturette) - Nasal
Insert both swabs into nostril about 1-2 cm and rotate 5 times while applying pressure on the outside of the nose. Using the same swabs, repeat for the second nostril.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | ESwab or Double Swab in Liquid Stuart Medium |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | ESwab or Double Swab in Liquid Stuart Medium |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Analytic Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
NAT
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87641