Test Code MRSA SA Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), Screen, Nasal

Performing Laboratory

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection.

Specimen Type: Nasal (Nares)

Collection Container/Tube: Culture swab

Submission Container/Tube: Eswab

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Swab both right and left anterior nares and place in transport medium.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and time of collection.

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.

MRSA- Negative

MSSA- Negative

Daily

PCR

Ambient

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