Test Code C Surveillance MRSA Surveillance Culture, MRSA

AKA (Description)

Culture Surveillance MRSA

Culturette swab (original site, nasal, and groin)

N/A (swab specimen)

Collect 72 hours after completion of antibiotics and for 2 consecutive days.

Culture: positive or negative for MRSA

Sensitivities: performed if positive for MRSA

2 days for final