CULTURE MRSA (METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS) SCREENING

What this test checks

Tests nasal or skin swabs for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Why do people get this test?

Used as a screen before hospital admission or for healthcare workers.

When you should consider this test

• Pre-hospital admission
• Healthcare worker screen
• Recurrent boils

How to prepare

Nasal or skin swab at collection.