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For obgyn: do you generaly test for mrsa in a pre natal blood screening that is drawn on the first visit?
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Generally no: A patient may be tested for MRSA if there is a previous history or current suspicious infection. It is not a routine prenatal test anytime during the pregnancy discuss this with your OB clinician.
Answered 11/2/2015
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