Screening specimens for: MRSA

Test/Investigation

Screening specimens for: MRSA

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Culture Method: Collect before therapy CPE requires double headed swab for PCR

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

<12 Hrs/ 24Hrs Delays – refrigerate, broths store at room temp

Sample type

Broth, charcoal swab in extremis

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2-7 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH