Sample type:

Test name: MCS (Nose swab) a.k.a. Nasal swab, Infection

Condition / Indication: Staph. Aureus carriage

Special precautions & notes: Use Infection Screen request for MRSA, SA (Renal), MRC, or VRE screen.

Reference range: Not Applicable

Container: Liquid swab for MCS

Ideal volume (mL): n/a

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Microbiology

Turnaround time: 4 days