MRSA swab – other

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

MRSS

Synonyms

Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus swab - MRSA

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2140

Specimen Type

• Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Specimen - Swab in transport medium at ambient temperature
Please see link for swab guide under Additional Information section

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture for Methicillin resistant Staph. aureus.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$24.14 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2140

Note: This test should be an addition to a MRSA screen, most notably wound swabs, dermatitis etc.

If known previous positive MRSA status please indicate this on the requisition form.

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

Enquiry Form