Test Information:
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a well documented human opportunistic pathogen and a major nosocomial pathogen that causes a range of diseases. Some of the more serious infections produced by S. aureus are bacteremia, pneumonia, osteomyelitis, acute endocarditis, toxic shock syndrome, food poisoning, myocarditis, pericarditis, cerebritis, meningitis, chorioamnionitis, scalded skin syndrome, and abscesses of the muscle, urogenital tract, central nervous system, and various intra-abdominal organs. Today, MRSA is responsible for approximately 25% of nosocomial infections and reports of community-acquired MRSA are increasing, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality.
Specimen Container:
MRSA Nasal PCR Specimen Collection
Specimen Type:
Nasal swab
Required Volume:
1 swab (2 nosestrills)
Patient Preparation:|
Advise patient not to blow nose prior to collection.
Notes:
DO NOT FREEZE!
Important: Cotton and wooden shaft swabs are NOT acceptable. Samples should be submitted to Molecular within 1 Hour upon collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 15 to 30°C
Stability: 24 hours - Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 5 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Running day: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 1200H)
Results Availability:
Within 24Hrs: Specimen received before 1200H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Friday)