Modality

BA

Location

6th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Nasal swab for MRSA

Test Code

G411

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

 Nasal swab for MRSA

Quantity Required

NA

Type of Container

Sterile swab stick

Method Used

Manual

Collection Instruction

Collect the discharge with the swab provided and place it in the transport medium. 

Patient Instruction

Transport Instruction

Transport immediately

Dept. Acceptance Time

9.15am to 2 pm Monday to Friday.9.15 to 12 pm Saturday and Sunday

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage After Reporting

Room Temp.

Resource Person for Report Status

Telephone

24177000 

Extension

7298/7098/4381

Test Schedule

Daily

Use