This assay is used to detect the presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA in a patient's swab specimen. The use of real-time PCR to detect the presence of MRSA DNA in clinical specimens allows for rapid patient testing.
This MRSA swab test is tested to detect Meticillin resistant staphylococcus aureus carrier status. This test is requested when the patient wants to determine if they are a MRSA carrier.
Available at our clinic in London
Test Name: MRSA (Rapid PCR) Swab Test
GP Referral: GP Referral is included
Target Turn Around Time in working days: This private blue micro swab test for MRSA (Rapid PCR) in London has a guaranteed turnaround time of 1 working day or less and tests for MRSA (Rapid PCR) only.
Test Inclusions: This assay is used to detect the presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA in a patient's swab specimen. The use of real-time PCR to detect the presence of MRSA DNA in clinical specimens allows for rapid patient testing.
Special Instructions: Special instructions - Please call for any special instructions while we update this test.
PLEASE NOTE:
Although we do offer a walk in service we advise that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation that the named patient calls Patient Reception to check opening times before attending.
We Guarantee that you will receive your results in or before the stated number of working days of the longest test analysis within your pathology request. Our working days end at 5 pm. If you do not we will refund your money for the tests that are late.
