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Test Code MRSACU MRSA Surveillance Culture

Specimen Type

nasal; groin; axilla; or rectal

Preferred Collection Container

E-SWAB

Collection Volume

1 swab

Minimum Collection Volume

1 swab

Collection Instructions

Acceptable sites for collection are Nasal, Groin, Axilla, or Rectal.

Rejection Criteria

Inadequate labeling; Improper collection.

Specimen Storage and Stability

<48 hours at Room Temperature

Turn Around Time

Preliminary results will be reported at 1-2 days. Reports on specimens from which potential pathogens are isolated may take 3 days for completion.

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

MRSA Surveillance Culture; Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Screening Culture; Culture for MRSA; MRSA Culture;

EPIC Code

LAB229

Acceptable Collection Container

Eswab—White or Blue (Mini-Tip) Cap

Additional Information

Cultures of the nasal, groin, axilla, or rectal are used to assess the carrier state of MRSA. Nasal specimens submitted to the North Campus Laboratory will be tested by PCR.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

6:00am – 12:30am