The MRSA nasal PCR is also a screening test for MRSA colonization in the nares, but this test will be used to identify pneumonia patients at low risk for having MRSA as the causative organism, as multiple studies have shown that the PCR has >98% negative predictive value in this population.2-4 The PCR has

MRSA by NAA is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of nasal colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in health care settings.

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, PCR - Rapid, direct detection of nasal colonization by MRSA. Aids in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings.

Nasal Swab Collection for MRSA testing and Staph aureus culture Purpose: Nasal staph aureus testing is intended to aid in the prevention and control of staph infections in healthcare settings. Both methicillin sensitive (MSSA) and resistant (MRSA) strains can cause negative outcomes in the hospitalized and post surgical patient.

2019年7月25日 · Purpose: To allow pharmacist ordering of nasal MRSA PCR in order to facilitate de-escalation of empiric antibiotic coverage of MRSA pneumonia. Treatment of pneumonia often lacks microbiological data to streamline empiric antibiotics.

Rapid, accurate, and cost-effective screening tests for MRSA colonization are needed in order to reduce the economic burden of this pathogen. The MRSA Culture Screen test detects colonization with Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients and can be used as a tool in infection prevention and control efforts.

Nasal Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) PCR Testing Reduces the Duration of MRSA-Targeted Therapy in Patients with Suspected MRSA Pneumonia. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 61(4).

MRSA Screen by PCR (NW) Description. Testing for urgent pre-procedural Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) detection. Indicated ONLY when the results from a routine MRSA culture swab will not be available in time for the procedure (swab collection < 2 days from procedure) and it will change medical management. Synonyms

MRSA PCR Screening is only validated for nose, axilla and groin. For wound, send for MRSA Wound Culture. Qn: If the wrong swab eg pink swab is used and left in the tube instead of the white swab, will the sample be rejected?

PCR is the most sensitive method to identify patients colonized with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), both community and healthcare associated strains. Sensitivity and specificity are generally above 95-100% compared to other molecular methods. Do NOT submit multiple specimens for testing.