Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Swab MRSA

Test/Investigation

Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Swab MRSA

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Microbiology)

Comments/Precautions

This test may be sent away to the reference laboratory for confirmatory testing or further sensitivity testing

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

12 to 24hr delay - store at room temp

Sample type

Swab in MRSA Broth (preferred) or charcoal swab in extremis

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

Negative 2 days, positive 4 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH