MRO Screen

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MRNG, MRN, MRSA, CAUR, VES, VESR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2049

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

MRO Screen
VRE
CPO
ESBL
C. auris
Multidrug-Resistant Organism

Turnaround Time

3 days

MRSA : 2 days, ESBL, CPO & VRE : 3 days, Candida auris : 7 days

Specimen Type

  • Axilla Swab
  • Nasal Swab
  • Perineum Swab
  • Rectal Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab

Last updated: 23/03/2026