MRSA Screen – Non screening site

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

WS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2012

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

NA

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab

Additional Specimen Information

Only for Non-Screening site.
Please write the site on the clinical details

Last updated: 30/03/2026