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    Infectious Disease Control Unit
    Mail Code: 1960
    PO BOX 149347 - Austin, TX 78714-9347
    1100 West 49th Street, Suite T801
    Austin, TX 78714

    Phone: 512 776 7676
    Fax: (512) 776-7616


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Immediately report isolates of Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) by calling (800) 252-8239 or faxing (512) 776-7616. Isolates of VISA and VRSA shall be submitted to:

Texas Department of State Health Services

Laboratory Services Section

 1100 West 49th Street

Austin, Texas 78756-3199

All reports of VISA and VRSA shall include patient name; date of birth or age; sex; city of submitter; anatomic site of culture; date of culture; and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) if available.

 

Last updated October 28, 2016