Nasal / Axilla / Groin swab for MRSA

BA0047M

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sterile swab with Amies transport medium
Specimen Requirement
Swab anterior nares using sterile swab with Amies transport medium and put back in its plastic tube.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Negative - 2 working days
Positive - 2-3 working days
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Microbiology
Contact Number 6394 1388
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1900 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1800 hrs

Sat: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs

Sun: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
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Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025