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
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Additional Specimen Information

Swabs required:
Nasal Swab (both nostrils on one swab)
Groin Swab
Perineum Swab
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

$25.12 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9307

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

Resources

• Swab Guide (232 KB)

Contact Information

Enquiry Form