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Test ID NBLD0394 MRSA Nasal Screen, Nucleic Acid Detection

AKA

MRSA NAD

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red Top (Double Swab Culturette) - Nasal

 

Not for in-house specimens. Submit a nasal specimen only.
Note the specimen source or collection site in the order.

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     24 hours     
 Refrigerated     5 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Bismarck

CPT

87641