MRSA Nares Molecular by PCR

MRSA Nares Cepheid GeneXpert Instrument Rapid PCR

POWERCHART ORDER -MRSA Nares – by PCR, MRSA Nares – Molecular by PCR

Useful For

The Cepheid Xpert MRSA NxG test, performed on the GeneXpert® Instrument System, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test intended for the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA directly from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization. The test utilizes automated real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of MRSA- specific DNA targets and fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes for the real-time detection of the amplified DNA. The Xpert MRSA NxG test is intended to aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings. The Xpert MRSA NxG test is not intended to diagnose, guide, or monitor treatment for MRSA infections, or provide results of susceptibility to methicillin. A negative result does not preclude MRSA nasal colonization. Concomitant cultures are necessary to recover organisms for epidemiological typing or for further susceptibility testing.

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Aliases

Mrsa,mrsa By Pcr,molecular,pcr

Specimen Type

Swab of Left and Right Anterior Nares

Specimen Required

  • E- Swab, collect the nasal specimen by sampling both nares one at a time with the same E-swab.
  • Place the swab into the E-swab tube containing the Transport Medium.

Specimen Minimum Volume

  • E- Swab, collect the nasal specimen by sampling both nares one at a time with the same E-swab.
  • Place the swab into the E-swab tube containing the Transport Medium.

Specimen Stability Information

  • Transport at room temperature.
  • E-swab specimen is stable at room temperature for 24 hours and stable at 2-8?C for up to 7 days.
  • *NOTE* Specimens that do not meet the above criteria will be rejected.

Rejected Due To

  • Specimen not transported at room temperature.
  • E-swab specimen not received within 24 hours at room temperature.
  • E-swab specimen not received within 7 days  at 2-8?C .

Special Instructions

  • Specimens must be labeled with complete source and body site information.
  • Exam is designed to screen for continued colonization with MRSA on known or suspected patients.
  • Culture and susceptibility testing are NOT performed.

Performing Laboratory

Glens Falls Hospital Microbiology Laboratory

Reference Values

MRSA NOT DETECTED

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

  • 7am -9pm
  • 7 days per week

Analytical Time

1 -3 hours turnaround time

Specimen Retention Time

72 hours

Analytical Time

1 -3 hours turnaround time