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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Nasal, axilla, groin swabs
Container/Tube: MRSA eSwab
Minimum Volume: Entire content of eSwab (Please send eSwab in a separate Ziploc bag. DO NOT pack with other specimens)
Collection Instructions:
Collect specimen with a sterile swab. Place swab in transport medium.
- One swab (Pink swab) should be used for axilla and groin areas.
- One swab (White swab) should be used for both nostrils.
- The swabs should be pooled and sent as one request.
Please refer to eSwab Training Slides.
Specimen Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type | Swab |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate | 1 day |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1 - 3 days
Reference Interval
Candida auris not detected.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
For infection control programme
Service Code
LBC13490
1033030
Update
Last updated 24/05/2026
Unacceptable Condition
Frozen sample.
Gel medium-based transport systems.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.
Laboratory Code
LAB305373