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MRSA PCR Screening (Qualitative)

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Lab Section Category	Bacteriology/Mycology/Parasitology - Bacteria View write-up
Specimen Required	Nasal, axilla and groin in MRSA eSwab. Click here for Instructions for MRSA Screening PCR Sample Collection Click here for FAQs to MRSA Screening PCR
Storage/Transport	Despatch all samples to Diagnostic Bacteriology laboratory as soon as possible.
Method	Commercial Real-Time PCR; Cepheid Xpert^® MRSA NxG Assay
Test Results	MRSA DNA Not Detected; MRSA DNA Detected; Inconclusive
Turnaround Time	4 - 24 hours
Day(s) Test Set up	Daily
Remarks	Leaked samples will be rejected. eSwabs with swab but no Amies liquid will be rejected. eSwabs with no swab (containing only Amies liquid) will be rejected. All types of swabs other than eSwabs will be rejected.