Active MRSA Surveillance Culture, Fairview Range Hospital and Clinics
| Sunquest Code: | AMSC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB5875 | Epic Name: | MRSA Culture (Range) |
| Synonyms: | Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus | ||
| Methodology: | MRSA Media | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed daily. Results reported within 24 hours. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Performed on nares swab only. For other sources, see MRSA Culture. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Nasal Swab |
| Container: | Microbiology containers |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect as for bacterial culture. Use culturette swabs or sterile containers. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Source other than nares |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (Fairview Range - FRMC) |
Interpretive
| Use: | To determine the presence or absence of MRSA in a high risk population of patients based upon an organizational MRSA risk assessment. |
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