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MRSA/MSSA Nasal (GeneXpert)

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as MRSA/MSSA Nasal (GeneXpert) or Staph Nasal Complete (GeneXpert)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nares

Container/Tube: Culturette Swab

Collection Instructions:  Insert swab into anterior nares and rotate swab against nasal mucosa.

Stability

24 hours Room Temp

Reference Range

Negative for MRSA

Instrumentation

Cepheid GeneXpert

Methodology

PCR

Test Schedule/Analytical Time/ Test Priority

Daily/ Available STAT

CPT (s)

MRSA 87641

S. aureus 87640