MRSA PCR
| Category | Microbiology >> Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Sample & container required | Nose or nose/axilla/groin swabs (NAG). Amies transport medium |
| Sample container | Dry transport swab |
| Sample collection | Dry flocked swab NOT in transport media |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight. |
| Turnaround time | 2 days should be 24 hours |
| Notes | Sample container – dry transport swab
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