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MRSA Surveillance Nares  by AGAR method

Test Code
MRSA SURVL NARES AGAR


Alias/See Also
MRSA surveillance


Preferred Specimen
Copan swab


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days


Methodology
Agar plates

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
TAT 2 - 4 days


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab
Contact: Cassandra Mota, 857-203-5941


Last Updated: March 20, 2023


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