SARS-CoV-2 Test Information I am a: United States (English) Request Info Tests Systems Impact Education Support About Us Home / Tests / Healthcare Associated Infections / Xpert MRSA NxG Xpert® MRSA NxG Accurate, Fast, On-demand PCR Test That Detects MRSA Directly from Nasal Swabs Product Resources Ordering Info VIDEO Catawba Valley Medical Center leverage the GeneXpert® for HAI Testing Catawba Valley Medical Center, a non-profit, locally controlled community hospital in Hickory North Carolina highlights how they utilize the GeneXpert System throughout the hospital to improve patient care. Watch Video Product Information Product Resources Related Products Educational Materials The Need MRSA is an evolving threat that requires uncompromising solutions Every year, new strains emerge and threaten to erode recent hard-fought gains in HAI prevention1 Active surveillance is proven to help reduce HAI rates,2 but sensitivity and speed are essential3 Effective infection control programs require an on-demand test that meets clinician and laboratory needs (1) Bal et al. Genomic insights into the emergence and spread of international clones of healthcare-, community- and livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Blurring of the traditional definitions. J Glob Antimicrob Resist. 2016 6:95-101.; (2) Hacek et al. Implementation of a universal admission surveillance and decolonization program for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) reduces the number of MRSA and total number of S. aureus isolates reported by the clinical laboratory. J Clin Microbiol. 2009 47(11):3749-52.; (3) Wassenberg et al. Costs and benefits of rapid screening of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in intensive care units: a prospective multicenter study. Crit Care. 2012 16(1):R22. The Solution The #1 on-demand test for MRSA colonization is now improved Expanded coverage demonstrated using an extensive library of over 195 MRSA strains from around the world4 Updated primers detect both mecA and mecC strains and reduce false-positive results due to “empty cassettes”4 Validated for use with both rayon swabs and ESwab™ (Copan)4 (4) Xpert MRSA NxG Package Insert. The Impact Xpert MRSA NxG is an accurate, on-demand PCR test that provides actionable results in about an hour. Shift your lab from reactive to proactive Quickly identify MRSA-colonized patients who require contact precautions to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid costly outbreaks Improve overall patient safety by reducing the risk of MRSA infection The results Studies have shown that MRSA screening programs using on-demand molecular tests contribute to: Decreased MRSA infection rates in the ICU by 62%6 Reduced isolation days by 44%5 Decreased overall hospital costs5 (5) Wassenberg et al. Costs and benefits of rapid screening of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in intensive care units: a prospective multicenter study. Crit Care. 2012 16(1):R22.; (6) Jain et al. Veterans Affairs initiative to prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. N Engl J Med. 2011 364(15):1419-30. Ordering Info Xpert® MRSA NxG Number of Tests: 10 Catalog #: GXMRSA-NXG-10 Xpert® MRSA NxG Number of Tests: 120 Catalog #: GXMRSA-NXG-120 Product Resources Product Information Xpert MRSA NxG Brochure Xpert MRSA NxG Datasheet Cepheid VAMC Case Study Cepheid Cone Case Study Xpert US-IVD Test Menu GeneXpert System Package Inserts & MSDS Package Inserts * Safety Data Sheets View all self-service support and training materials Related Products Xpert® C. difficile Xpert® C. difficile/Epi Xpert® Carba-R Xpert® MRSA/SA Blood Culture See all products in Healthcare Associated Infections Educational Materials VIDEO Limiting Inappropriate Antibiotic Use in the ED VIDEO Meet our Game-Changing Platform DOCUMENT Cepheid's One-Hour PCR Technology QUICK LINKS About Us Careers Contact Us Distributors Package Inserts Laboratory Professionals Healthcare Professionals Healthcare Administrators LEGAL AdvaMed Code of Ethics Privacy Trademarks Terms of Use Product Security Updates Do Not Sell My Personal Information Cookies Settings ©2021 Cepheid. All Rights Reserved. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Reject Accept