Copan Liquid Amies Swab: Swabs should be pre-moistened with the media-filled sponge when using the Copan Liquid Amies Collection Device.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens from sources other than nasal.
Specimens collected with collection swabs other than the two listed.
Notes/Comments
Can be run up to 90 days before procedure.
Stability
24 hours if stored at room temperature (15-28oC)
5 days at 2-8 oC
Storage/Transportation
24 hours stored at room temperature (15-28oC)
5 days stored at 2-8oC
Performed
Monday through Sunday
Turn around time
8 hours
Methodology
RT-PCR
Components
MRSA PCR
SA PCR
Reference Range
Negative
Interpretative Data
Positive: MRSA - Positive
SA - Positive
Positive: MRSA - Negative
SA - Positive
Negative: MRSA - Negative
SA - Negative
NO Result: Test has been repeated. Failure may be due to inhibitory patient specimen. Repeat specimen collection is recommended.
Copan Liquid Amies Swab: Swabs should be pre-moistened with the media-filled sponge when using the Copan Liquid Amies Collection Device.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens from sources other than nasal.
Specimens collected with collection swabs other than the two listed.
Notes/Comments
Can be run up to 90 days before procedure.
Stability
24 hours if stored at room temperature (15-28oC)
5 days at 2-8 oC
Storage/Transportation
24 hours stored at room temperature (15-28oC)
5 days stored at 2-8oC
Performed
Monday through Sunday
Turn around time
8 hours
Methodology
RT-PCR
Result Interpretation
Components
MRSA PCR
SA PCR
Reference Range
Negative
Interpretative Data
Positive: MRSA - Positive
SA - Positive
Positive: MRSA - Negative
SA - Positive
Negative: MRSA - Negative
SA - Negative
NO Result: Test has been repeated. Failure may be due to inhibitory patient specimen. Repeat specimen collection is recommended.
