MRSA SCREENING (GROIN SWAB)

The MRSA Screening (Groin Swab) test detects colonization by methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the groin using a sterile swab sample analyzed by culture and/or PCR at a certified Dubai laboratory. Identifying MRSA carriage helps prevent transmission, informs infection‑control measures and supports targeted antibiotic decisions. This at‑home collection service provides convenient, reliable results with rapid reporting to assist pre‑operative screening, outbreak management, and evaluation of recurrent skin infections or known exposures.

• Presence of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• Methicillin‑resistance gene (mecA / mecC) detection
• MRSA culture growth
• Phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility (where performed)
• PCR confirmation of MRSA (where applicable)

• Pre‑operative or pre‑procedural screening before surgery
• Hospital admission or transfer to long‑term care facilities
• Close contact with a known MRSA‑positive person or during outbreaks
• Recurrent skin and soft tissue infections (boils, abscesses)
• Healthcare workers or caregivers with high exposure risk

• Early detection of MRSA colonization to reduce transmission
• Supports targeted decolonization and antibiotic stewardship
• Convenient at‑home sample collection by trained personnel
• Accredited Dubai laboratory analysis with fast, secure reporting
• Helpful for pre‑surgical clearance and outbreak control

• Do not shower, shave, or apply topical creams/antiseptics to the groin for 24 hours before the swab
• Ensure the groin area is accessible and clean (no antiseptic residues)
• Sample collected by a trained technician during the home visit or via supervised self‑swab following instructions
• Provide valid UAE ID and accurate patient details for laboratory reporting