VISA and VRSA Reporting

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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.