Blue Horizon Medicals Immunity & infection

MRSA Culture Swab

Each swab tests one site (usually nasal, groin, axilla or perineum) for the presence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Swab
Collection
At-home swab sample by post
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • MRSA Swab - 1 per site

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home swab sample by post
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • MRSA Swab - 1 per site

About this test

Each swab tests one site (usually nasal, groin, axilla or perineum) for the presence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Pick Quantity required - from 1 to 5. As this is a culture test please allow yourself enough time for ordering, delivery to you, taking the swabs, posting back to the laboratory as not having results in time may lead to your procedure being cancelled or postponed.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    Can be done at home; results in around 7 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 9.1/10

    £69.25 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-52%).

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