Laboratory Medicine Program

MRSA Screen - All body sites/inanimate objects
(All body sites/inanimate objects, COVID, flu)

Clinical Decription:
The BD MAX™ MRSA XT assay performed on the BD MAX™ System is an automated qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA from patients at risk of colonization. The test utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of MRSA DNA and fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA.

Method: PCR; BD Max

Component Tests Used: Influenza A, B, RSV & SARS-CoV-2

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: None
Collected In: Liquid Amies Media
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: Collected specimens should be kept between 2 °C and 25 °C during transport. Protect against freezing or exposure to excessive heat. Specimens can be stored at 25 ± 2 °C for a maximum of 48 hours or at 2–8 °C for a maximum of 120 hours (5 days) before testing.

Testing Schedule(s): Daily.

Turnaround Time: None

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For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227

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