MRSA Screen – Renal patients

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

RENP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2018

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

NA

Turnaround Time

48 hours

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

  • Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab
Acceptable
  • Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Copan E-swab
Acceptable
  • Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Nasal and groin

Last updated: 30/03/2026