| EX0476 CULTURE MRSA (METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS) SCREENING |
| Specimen: |
Submit Nasal / Axilla / Groin / Wound swabs OR Pure Growth in Amies charcoal transport medium. Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| NA |
24 hrs |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Chromogenic |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This test provides presumptive identification of MRSA-producing Staphylococcus aureus, direct from clinical samples or well-isolated colonies, in 24 hours. The presence of MRSA( oxacillin) implies resistance to all beta-lactam antibiotics. This test is useful for epidemiological and hospital infections. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
Does not include ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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