https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/wards-and-departments/departments/laboratory-medicine/laboratory-database/screening-cultures-mrse-screening/
Screening cultures: MRSE screening
EPIC
MRSA Screen (Nose, Throat, Axilla, Perineal, Hairline, Groin, Environmental, Other)
Section
Microbiology
Clinical indications
MRSA screening
Specimen requirement
Charcoal swab
Dispatch and handling instructions
Please state screening site on swab
Turnaround time
2 to 5 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes