Screening/Molecular

Samples

Survey Frequency

Simulated samples for the detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE), group B Streptococcus (GB), group A Streptococcus (GA), and carbapenemase producing Enterobacterales (CRE) by molecular or culture methods.

Each organism constitutes a separate sub-program and can be ordered separately.

Samples per survey: 4/subprogram

Sample volume: 1 swab

2 surveys per year

Ships: April, August

Analytes/Parameters Monitored

Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE), group B Streptococcus (GB), group A Streptococcus (GA), and carbapenemase producing Enterobacterales (CRE).