Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by PCR, Nasal

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Detected
Not Detected

Ordering Recommendation

Assist in assessing for MRSA in patients presenting with pneumonia. High negative predictive value.

Mnemonic

MRSA PCR

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Nasal specimen from ESwab (ARUP supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Collect the nasal specimen by sampling both nares one at a time with the same ESwab.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer Eswab to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube containing Liquid Amies Transport Medium. Place specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen types other than those listed. Rayon swabs.

Remarks

Specimen source required.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

Not Detected

Interpretive Data

Negative nasal MRSA PCR has a high negative predictive value for MRSA pneumonia. Consider stopping Vancomycin if no other clinical indication. Contact Antimicrobial Stewardship or Infectious Diseases for further recommendations.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

The Xpert MRSA NxG test performance has not been evaluated in patients less than two years of age.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87641

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3002033 MRSA Detection by PCR 72887-3
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Aliases

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by PCR, Nasal