The Use of eSwab® for MRSA Testing: Improving Screening, Molecular Diagnostics, and Laboratory Automation

In this new white paper, Matteo Miriani discusses the role of the Copan eSwab® system in optimizing MRSA screening and diagnostic workflows. It highlights how liquid‑based specimen collection improves bacterial recovery, supports both culture‑based and molecular MRSA testing, and enables multi‑site pooling strategies. Scientific evidence shows higher MRSA viability compared to traditional swabs and full compatibility with PCR assays. Integration with WASPLab® total laboratory automation further reduces turnaround time, standardizes processes, and increases efficiency. Together, these findings position eSwab® as a robust solution for modern MRSA surveillance, infection control, and automated clinical microbiology laboratories.