Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:MRSA screen (General Practice)
Alias or Abbreviation:MRSA
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:1ml
Expected Turnaround Time:24 hours
Test Code:24 hours
Sample Type:
Liquid Culture Swab (Copan, pink cap)Collection Conditions / Other Information:Please utilise single liquid swabs (pink topped) for screening. If completing a full AGN screen use one swab for the nostrils and a second swab for the axilla and groin. Requests for wound or urine screens should be completed on separate requests and the appropriate sample container used for the sample requested.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
