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Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Nasal, axilla, groin swabs
Container/Tube: MRSA eSwab, M40 transystem Amies
agar transport media (Copan)(for non-NUH patients)
Volume: 2 swabs
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 sides of nose.
- The swabs should be pooled and sent as one request.
Please refer to Test Catalogue -> Test Collection Information -> eSwab Training Slides
Sample 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 |
Reference Interval
MRSA not isolated.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 1-2 days
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Service Code
23056
Update
Last updated 11/10/2021
Unacceptable Condition
Frozen sample.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
For infection control programme.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.