Geisinger Medical Laboratories
Microbiology Specimen Collection Instructions

STAPH AUREUS NASAL SCREEN (SAURSC)

A. Collection Swabs

1. Molecular Testing Swab (preferred).
2. BBL Culture Swab Liquid Stuart. Copan Transystem Liquid Stuart.
3. Copan Venturi Transystem Liquid Stuart.
4. BBL Culture Swab Liquid Amies
5. Copan Venturi Liquid Amies
6. BBL Culture Swab Plus Amies Gel without charcoal
7. Copan Venturi Transystem Amies Gel without charcoal
8. Eswab

B. Procedure

1. Using an appropriately labeled swab, insert paired swab approximately 1/2 inch into nostril. Rotate swab against inside of nostril for 3 seconds.
2. Apply light pressure on the outside of the nose while rotating swab.
3. Repeat for other nostril with same paired swab.
4. Return both swabs to same transport tube and submit to lab at room temperature (2-30°C) is acceptable.