Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nasal, axilla, groin swabs
Container/Tube: MRSA eSwab
Minimum Volume: Entire content of eSwab
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.