Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA Screen
Test Code
M60
Also Known As
#1) MRSA Culture #2) Superbug Screen #3) Staph Resistance Test #4) MRSA Colonization Study #5) Nasal MRSA Screen #6) Resistant Staph Search #7) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Screen #8) Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) Screen #9) Community-Acquired MRSA Test #10) MRSA Swab Test #11) Oxacillin Resistance Screen #12) MRSA Surveillance Culture #13) Staphylococcal Antimicrobial Profiling #14) Post-Exposure MRSA Check #15) Pre-Surgical MRSA Clearance
Test Parameters Included
MRSA Identification (Culture): The laboratory places the swab sample onto specialized "chromogenic" agar plates designed specifically to grow only res... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Culture: The Culture methodology involves incubating the sample at 37^\circ C (human body temperature) for 24–48 hours. We use Selective and Enrichmen... Read more
Sample Required
ANY SWAB
Preparation
* No Antibiotics: Ideally, the patient should not be taking any antibiotics for at least 48 hours prior to the swab, as medications can suppress the b... Read more
Schedule Report
72 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What makes MRSA different from regular Staph? Regular Staph can be treated with common antibiotics. MRSA has a "shield" (the mecA gene) that makes ... Read more
Test Description
- High-end laboratory & medical equipment.
- Outstanding doctor team.
- Personalized care & high-quality service.
- Tailormade health screening packages.