Order Code LAB6021 Culture, MRSA Screening, Nares -Lab Use Only

Important Note

Please order LABMRSA, MRSA by Molecular Detection.
LAB6021 is only used as a back-up method when LABMRSA is not available.

For the detection of MRSA from anterior nare specimens.
It is used in active surveillance programs to identify potential reservoirs in an attempt to control the transmission of MRSA.

Collection Instructions:

Tilt back and immobilize head.
Open red-top, double swab BBL CultureSwab and moisten with a few drops of sterile saline.
Gently insert swab into lower nasal passage and gently rotate. Repeat on other side. Do not insert swab too far into nasal passage. Patient should not feel the need to sneeze or tear. Inserting swab too far may cause epistaxis (nosebleed).
Remove cap from transport tube and place swab in culture transport media.
Label specimen with patient’s name, date of birth or hospital medical record number, date, specimen source, time of collection, and collector’s initials.

Specimen Type	Temperature	Stability
Culturette	Refrigerated	24 hours

No MRSA isolated

Monday through Sunday

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

87070