MRSA by NAA

LOINC codes: 35492-8
Tests that measure MRSA by NAA: Labcorp 1, Quest Diagnostics 1

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures MRSA by NAA. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Labcorp 1 test

Single-analyte tests

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), NAA 182956
Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 1 - 3 days
Method and collection
Method
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
Collection
Follow your institution's guidelines for collecting nasal swab specimens using a recommended collection and transport device, or using the following instructions: When using the dual rayon swabs, keep both swabs attached to the red cap at all times. Holding the swab cap with both swabs attached, sample each nare one at a time. Place the dual swab specimens into the transport tube containing the Liquid Stuart Medium. When using the ESwab, collect the nasal specimen by sampling both nares one at a time with the same swab. Place the swab into the transport tube containing the Liquid Amies Transport Medium (ESwab Medium).
Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Single-analyte tests

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, PCR 17656
Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat (a.m.); Report available: 4 days
Method and collection
Method
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Collection
When using the ESwab, collect the nasal specimen by sampling both nares one at a time with the same swab. Place the swab into the transport tube containing the Liquid Amies Transport Medium. When using the dual rayon swabs, keep both swabs attached to the red cap at all times. Holding the swab cap with both swabs attached, sample each nare one at a time. Place the dual swab specimens into the transport tube containing the Liquid Stuart Medium.
Reference notes
Not detected
Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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Labcorp test catalog
1 test: codes, specimens, methods, preparation and reference intervals.
Quest Diagnostics test catalog
1 test: codes, specimens, methods, preparation and reference intervals.
LOINC 35492-8
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for MRSA by NAA
Registered studies that measure MRSA by NAA, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.

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