MRSA screen swabs
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Refer to UHNM screening policy for specific sites for pre-operative and admission screening
Turnaround Time: 1-3 days |
Culture for methicillin-resistant Staph aureus
Other Comments:
Collection container: White topped Copan E swab
Special instructions - Provide reason for screening (e.g. pre-operative)
Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature