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HelpTest Code LAB1368, LAB7113 MRSA only (Staphylococcus aureus) PCR
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable Specimens:
1 ESwab per test request in a sterile transport tube
Note: Nasal specimen is the only acceptable specimen type.
Unacceptable Specimens:
Specimen collected with ESwab Collection Kit is unacceptable if received without fluid or swab in the transport tube.
Labeling requirements:
Specimen source is required.
Collection Procedure:
1. Obtain an ESwab Collection Kit.
2. Gently insert ESwab into nasal passage.
3. Rotate against anterior nasal wall and remove ESwab.
4. Return ESwab into transport tube following instructions on kit..
5. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Sample Rejection
Specimen collected with ESwab Collection Kit is unacceptable if received without fluid or swab in the transport tube.
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens.
Logistics
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround time:
STAT: Not available
Routine: final negative report at 3 days
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Refrigerate NO / Frozen NO
Reference Values
Not applicable
Methodology
Not applicable
Limitations
- NA
Additional Information
FOR SLCH CORE LABORATORY USE ONLY
Lab Processing Instructions: GIve specimen to coagulation bench to be spun in STAT Spin centrifuge for 3 minutes @ 8500 rpm
Processed Volume: Blood level should be to line on label (may be over)
Analyte Stability:
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For BJH Laboratory Use Only Sample stability: Swab - 48 hours
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Test Classification and CPT Code
87641 (if applicable)
LOINC
NA
Last Reviewed
07/2025