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Alternative Names:

S. aureus Screen
Staphylococcus

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

MRS

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Registration Instructions:

Nose and Groin and axilla swabs are the expected specimen types.

Specimen Types:

Swab

Container Types:

Gel Swab

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Label 3 swabs with the site of collection.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

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