Test Entry - Detail

MRSA Swabs

General

Clinical Use:

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a significant cause of nosocomial infections in hospitals. This has led to the introduction of laboratory-based screening techniques to identify patients or staff colonised with the organism.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Methicillin Resistant Staph. aureus, MRSA Clearance, MRSA Pre-Employment Screen, MRSA Screen,

Code:

CXSTA

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Hyperlink:

https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/PSCP014.doc

Reference Interval:

Not Applicable

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sterile Container (STERILE),

Sample Type:

Gel Swab; Dry Swab

Minimum Collection Volume:

N/A

Collection Instructions:

Refer to hyperlink for collection instructions.
Sites screened for MRSA commonly include the anterior nares, throat, broken skin areas, perineum and umbilicus (neonates and paediatric).
Clearance of MRSA swabs - Collect two sets of swabs 2 minutes apart.
Carriage (Inpatient) / Pre-Employment / Pre-Op swabs - Collect nose, throat and open skin lesions if present.
Non-medicare rebateable item. Non Health department employees must pay $37 upfront for pre employment purposes.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

N/A

Stability:

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8012
Bacteriology	Microbiology	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4505
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 2637

Last Updated : 19-07-2023 15:53