MRSA Screen (Miscellaneous)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MRSA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2012

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Synonyms

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

• Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Acceptable

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Collect swabs from nasal, groin/perineum and all wound sites.

Neonates: Collect umbilical swab (in addition).

Contact Information