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Latest revision as of 12:43, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | MRSA (MRSS), AMRS, TVRE |
| Synonyms | MRSA / ESBL / VRE / CPO / CRAB / C.auris
Methicillin resistant Staph. aureus Extended spectrum β-lactamase Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus Carbapenemase producing organism Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter Candida auris |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 3-4 days |
| Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Swabs in various transport mediums |
| Preferred | Please refer to the Infection Control form:
HNZ Taranaki Multi Drug Resistant Organism screening Lab Form. |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab at room temperature |
| Pediatric Requirements | |
| Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
| Stability – Add test | |
| Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Culture |
| Advanced Notice | No required |
| Patient Preparation | |
| Comments | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |