MRO Screen – Colorectal patients

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ECRS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2970

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

NA

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: 30/03/2026