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Test Code MRSA ORSA (MRSA) Culture, Swab

Specimen Volume

Varies

Preferred Specimen

Swab, Sterile

Specimen Handling Instructions

Performed on inpatients for screening purposes only. Outpatients order AER with R/O MRSA

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

None

Department

Microbiology

Methodology

Culture

Stat Turn-around Time

N/A

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Day

Reference Ranges

No MRSA isolated