Checking for M.R.S.A

I found this article "MRSA Screening" online at Lab Test Online. It talks about how they test for MRSA in the hospital setting, which is what we are most familiar with.

The most common testing for MRSA is the culture, which takes about 1-2 days. A nasal swab is collected on all admitted patients into the hospital and sent to the lab to be cultured. The test is done by inserting the swab approximately 1 in. into the patient's nostril and swabbing both of the patients nares in a circular motion. When a patient's wound is suspected to having M.R.S.A, we also may swab the patient's wound.

You can find more information on the website at:
http://labtestsonline.org/site/