|
Alternate Names
|
MRSA, MRSA Culture |
|
Test Code
|
MRSA |
|
Testing Laboratory
|
Microbiology |
|
Specimen Type
|
|
|
Container Type
|
Swab - MRSA eswab (pink top)
|
|
Medicare Rebate
|
|
|
Out of Pocket Costs
|
None |
|
Ordering Information
|
|
|
Collection Instructions
|
The MRSA eSwab kit contains 2 swabs and a tube of liquid medium. The kit can be used for sampling 2 sites.
- Use the first swab to sample the first site, then twirl it into the liquid in the tube and dispose of the swab.
- Use the second swab to sample the second site and place the white swab into the tube, break at the break point and screw the lid on tightly securing the swab inside. Do not tip out the liquid in the tube.
- Label the tube with the patient details and the sites that were sampled.
- The recommended sites to sample are nose, throat, axilla, groin or perineum.
- If more than 2 sites are required use a second kit and order as second MRSA test.
- If referring doctor has not specified which site to swab, please collect samples from axilla and nose.
|
|
Transport Instructions
|
Transport ambient at room temperature |
|
Storage Instructions
|
Store refrigerated at 4°C |
|
Testing Frequency
|
Daily |
|
Min Test Volume
|
None |
|
Add On Test Suitability
|
This test can be added up to 5 days from collection. |
