MDRO screen

Overview
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 transport medium
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
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