A dry sample analyzing mixture, a liquid sample analyzing medium, and a sample analyzing method, are described for use in detecting the presence or absence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ("MRSA") in an incubated first generation biological or environmental specimen sample. First generation specimen samples that can be analyzed include nasal swabs, lesion swabs, skin swabs, throat swabs, food swabs, tanning salon swabs, gym swabs, restaurant swabs, and the like. The medium and method include an anti-ribosomal antibiotic component that will selectively prevent Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus ("MSSA") from growing in the medium, while allowing MRSA to grow in the medium. The medium also includes components which will stimulate growth of MRSA. The medium also includes components which will produce a detectable signal, which signal indicates the presence of MRSA in the incubated sample.
