MRSA SCREEN PCR

Name: MRSA SCREEN PCR

Mnemonic: MRSA PCR

Container: COPAN SWAB

Handling: Specimen: Two-swab Copan collection of appropriate site: lower nose, groin, axilla, skin Stability: Ambient: 1 day Refrigerated: 5 days

Methodology: PCR - CEPHEID

Required Information: Specify source

Reported: Routine: 24 hours ; Stat: 3 hours

CPT: 87641

Department: Microbiology

Note: Swabs can be obtained from Microbiology