- Test Name
- MRSA Colonization Screening
- Aliases
- Staphylococcus aureus screening only
- Provincial Mnemonic
- NOSECU
- LOINC Test Code
- 10353-1
- Description and Primary Use
- Bacterial culture of nose
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 48 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
For Staphylococcal colonization only
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Nasal swab
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- All microbiology labs
- Last Updated
- 05-Jun-18