MRSA swab screen culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

MRSN

Synonyms

Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus swab screen culture
MRSA screen
N G P for MRSA

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

9307

Specimen Type

• N/A

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

No of Samples Required

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

3 Separate swabs required for sites:
Nasal Swab (both nostrils on one swab)
Groin Swab
Perineum Swab
Plus 1 swab for other site such as a wound
Note: Axilla swabs are no longer accepted as a screening swab

Please see link for swab guide under Additional Information section

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture for Methicillin resistant Staph aureus.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$26.63 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9307

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

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

Enquiry Form