Identification by PCR

Identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by PCR.

Pure culture.

N/A

Send cultures as growth on culture medium or in transport medium. DNA should be frozen and shipped on dry ice.

Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.

Patient should have symptoms consistent with infection with MRSA which can include septic arthritis, necrotizing pneumonia, and toxic shock syndrome (TSS).

Completed Antimicrobial Resistance and Nosocomial Infections Requisition.

N/A

Results are compared to a known standard.

5 calendar days.

In-house method.