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Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Laboratory Testing Algorithm
Updated: March 2006
All laboratories should develop a step-by-step problem-solving procedure or algorithm for detecting VISA/VRSA that is specific for their laboratory. A sample algorithm is available here and highlights the recommended...
- testing methodologies for detecting VISA/VRSA and
- actions based on results.
Versions for download are available at the bottom of the page.
Downloadable Versions:
Microsoft Powerpoint Version (110KB) MS Powerpoint 95 or later required
Adobe PDF Version (94KB / 1 page)
Date last modified: April 28, 2006
Content source:
Division of Healthcare
Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases