Viral transport media Swabs collected more than 2 days prior to submission Dry swabs Non-sterile or leaking containers Expired transport media Frozen specimens Specimens in fixative (formalin) Swabs not submitted in transport media
Reference Range(s)
Negative- No MRSA detected
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Dual culture swab in transport media
Minimum Volume
1 swab
Sample Stability
2 days room temperature
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Collection Instructions
Inoculated swab in transport media. Room temperature.
Alternative Specimen
Single swab in culturette transport media. Room temperature.