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Test Code CXNAS Culture, Nasal, R/O MRSA

Important Note

Nasal and nasopharyngeal specimens should not be used in an attempt to recover the etiological agent of a sinus infection.

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Dual tipped routine culture swab.

 

Collection Instructions:

  1. Insert swabs approximately 2cm. into the nare.
  2. Rotate the swab against all sides of the nasal mucosa, using a circular motion.
  3. Repeat the process in the other nare, using the same swab.

Specimen Type

Right and left nare.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient: Deliver within 2 hours.        

 If delivery is delayed: Refrigerate 2-80 C                                                                                                               

Specimen Stability Information

24 hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

No MRSA Isolated.

Pediatric cultures will note the presence or absence of Strep pyogenes.

Method Name

Conventional culture and Biochemical Identification methods.