MRSA Screen – Urine

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MRU

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2071

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

NA

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Last updated: 30/03/2026