MRO Screen – Faeces

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VESF

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2561

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

ESBL Faeces,
VRE Faeces

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)

Last updated: 30/03/2026