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Test Details

MRSA Rapid PCR

General Info:

Description:

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) plays an essential part in pathogenesis in non-healing resistant bacterial infections. Rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction on clinical samples taken from nasal swabs detects the presence of resistant bacteria. Timely identification of MRSA infections is critical in identifying and implementing hospital infection control measures and selecting antibiotic therapy to improve patient outcomes and carrier isolation. 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Nasal

Container Type: 

Xpert collection swab

Volume: 

1 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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