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BLOOD CULTURE, S AUREUS - BCS1
BCS1
Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Analyte Challenges per Shipment Number of Shipments
Staphylococcus aureus / MRSA 3 Two shipments per year

Program Information

  • Three specimens with diluents for inoculation of blood culture bottles
  • Compatible with molecular methods for detection of S. aureus/MRSA from positive blood culture bottles

Shipping Schedule

  • Shipment A: March 23
  • Shipment B: September 8






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