MRO Screen – Rectal

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VESR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2560

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

ESBL Rectal,
VRE Rectal,
ESBL Anal,
VRE Anal,
ESBL Perianal,
VRE Perianal

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Specimen Type

  • Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab

Last updated: 06/05/2026