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Microbiology

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MRSA

Oxford University Hospitals has a screening programme for MRSA - please visit the Infection Prevention and Control intranet site.

Sample type

Nose swab

Specimen requirements

Send swabs in ∑-TRANSWAB® (MWE) tube (purple top)

Minimum volume

N/A

Frequency of test

Daily

Turnaround time

2 days

What to request on EPR

MRSA screen MCS

Last reviewed:16 February 2023

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