MRSA swab screen culture
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | MRSN |
| Method | Culture for Methicillin resistant Staph aureus. |
| External Price | $23.09(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Specimen Collection Protocols | Swabs required: Nasal Swab (both nostrils on one swab) Groin Swab Perineum Swab Note: Axilla swabs are no longer accepted as a screening swab
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| Patient Specimen | Swabs x 3 in transport media at ambient temperature |
| Paediatric Specimen | Swabs x 3 in transport media at ambient temperature |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Microbiology-Bacteriology |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | 03 364 0349 | x80349 |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 48-72 hrs |
| Reference Interval | Clinical: Microbiologist Technical: Hui Wang |
| Additional Information | If known previous positive MRSA status please indicate this on the requisition form. |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 9307 |
