{"title":"Microbiology Lab Tests","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bronchial-mc-and-s-test","title":"Bronchial MC and S","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronchial MC and S \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sputum \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have persistent or severe respiratory symptoms such as cough, fever, or shortness of breath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have suspected lower respiratory tract infection or pneumonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not responding to initial antibiotic treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bronchial Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test is used to investigate infections of the lower respiratory tract. A bronchial specimen is examined under a microscope to detect the presence of bacteria, fungi, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism causing infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine which antibiotics are most effective against the identified pathogen. This test plays an important role in diagnosing respiratory infections and guiding targeted, effective treatment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947922145435,"sku":null,"price":670.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_g34n5ag34n5ag34n.png?v=1770209161"},{"product_id":"cervical-swab-with-fungal-test","title":"Cervical Swab + Fungal","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCervical Swab with Fungal Testing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cervical Swab \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning, or abnormal discharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have recurrent vaginal or cervical infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou are not responding to initial treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cervical swab with fungal testing is used to detect fungal infections of the cervix and vaginal area, most commonly caused by Candida species. A sample is collected from the cervix and examined in the laboratory to identify the presence of fungal organisms. This test helps confirm the cause of symptoms such as itching, irritation, or abnormal discharge and supports targeted treatment. It is commonly used in the investigation of persistent or recurrent vaginal and cervical infections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947935318171,"sku":null,"price":1290.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8yxjgh8yxjgh8yxj.png?v=1770208961"},{"product_id":"ear-swab-mc-and-s-test","title":"Ear Swab - MC and S","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEar Swab - MC and S \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ear Swab \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou have ear pain, discharge, itching, or hearing changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou have recurrent or persistent ear infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou are not responding to initial treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ear Swab – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test is used to investigate infections of the outer or middle ear. A swab sample is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria, fungi, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism causing infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine which antibiotics or antifungal medications are most effective. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of ear infections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947959468187,"sku":null,"price":1030.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8yxjgh8yxjgh8yxj.png?v=1770208961"},{"product_id":"eye-swab-mc-and-s-test","title":"Eye Swab - MC and S","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye Swab - MC and S \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye Swab \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have eye redness, discharge, pain, or irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have recurrent or persistent eye infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou are not responding to initial treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eye Swab – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test is used to investigate infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis or other ocular infections. A swab sample is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria, fungi, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism responsible for the infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine which antimicrobial treatments are most effective. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment, helping to protect eye health and prevent complications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948014878875,"sku":null,"price":760.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8yxjgh8yxjgh8yxj.png?v=1770208961"},{"product_id":"faeces-mc-s-adult-including-parasites-test","title":"Faeces – MC\u0026S Adult (Including Parasites)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaeces – MC\u0026amp;S Adult (Including Parasites)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stool sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have persistent or unexplained diarrhoea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have abdominal pain, bloating, or gastrointestinal discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have travelled recently or have been exposed to contaminated food or water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faeces – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) Adult test, including parasite analysis, is used to investigate infections of the gastrointestinal tract. A stool sample is examined microscopically to detect the presence of disease-causing bacteria, fungi, and parasites (including their ova\/eggs and cysts) in the digestive tract, followed by culture to identify bacterial pathogens. Sensitivity testing helps determine which antibiotics are most effective when bacterial infection is present. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of gastrointestinal infections, particularly in cases of persistent or recurrent symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948021923995,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/FaecesHeroImage_36e738ad-21a8-4beb-b929-b05f1f65bd11.jpg?v=1774497913"},{"product_id":"faeces-mc-s-baby-2yr","title":"Faeces - MC\u0026S Baby \u003c2yr","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaeces - MC\u0026amp;S Baby \u0026lt;2yr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stool sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eA baby has persistent diarrhoea, vomiting, or blood or mucus in the stool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eA healthcare professional suspects a gastrointestinal infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eSymptoms are severe, prolonged, or not improving with initial management.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This test is intended for clinical assessment in infants and must be requested by a medical professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faeces – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test for babies under 2 years is used to investigate suspected gastrointestinal infections in infants. A stool sample is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria, parasites, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify potential bacterial pathogens. Sensitivity testing is performed to guide appropriate treatment when infection is confirmed. Due to the age of the patient this test can only be ordered by a qualified medical professional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948035653787,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7593237593237593.png?v=1770209564"},{"product_id":"faeces-mc-s-baby-child-2-5yr","title":"Faeces - MC\u0026S Child 2-5yr","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaeces - MC\u0026amp;S Baby Child 2-5yr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stool sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eA child has persistent diarrhoea, vomiting, or blood or mucus in the stool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eA healthcare professional suspects a gastrointestinal infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eSymptoms are severe, prolonged, or not improving with initial management.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This test is intended for clinical assessment in infants and must be requested by a medical professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faeces – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test for children 2-5 years is used to investigate suspected gastrointestinal infections in infants. A stool sample is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria, parasites, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify potential bacterial pathogens. Sensitivity testing is performed to guide appropriate treatment when infection is confirmed. 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A genital swab sample is examined microscopically to detect bacteria, fungi, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the causative organism. Sensitivity testing is performed to guide appropriate antimicrobial or antifungal treatment. 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A vaginal or cervical swab is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria, fungi, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism responsible for infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine the most effective antimicrobial or antifungal treatment. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted management of genital infections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948067111067,"sku":null,"price":1290.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8yxjgh8yxjgh8yxj.png?v=1770208961"},{"product_id":"nasal-swab-mc-s-test","title":"Nasal Swab – MC\u0026S","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNasal Swab – MC\u0026amp;S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nasal Swab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have persistent nasal discharge, congestion, or irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have recurrent sinus or nasal infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not responding to initial treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nasal Swab – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test is used to investigate infections of the nasal passages. A swab sample is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism causing infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine which antibiotics are most effective against the identified pathogen. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of nasal infections, helping to improve clinical outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948076875931,"sku":null,"price":870.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8yxjgh8yxjgh8yxj.png?v=1770208961"},{"product_id":"penile-genital-mc-s-incl-fungal","title":"Penile Genital – MC\u0026S including Fungal","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenile Genital – MC\u0026amp;S incl. 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A swab sample is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria, fungi, or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism responsible for infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine the most effective antibiotic or antifungal treatment. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted management of genital infections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948089131163,"sku":null,"price":1290.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8yxjgh8yxjgh8yxj.png?v=1770208961"},{"product_id":"rectal-swab-mc-s","title":"Rectal Swab – MC\u0026S","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectal Swab – MC\u0026amp;S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectal Swab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have symptoms such as rectal pain, discharge, bleeding, or irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have suspected rectal infection or inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not responding to initial treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rectal Swab – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test is used to investigate infections of the rectal area. A swab sample is examined under a microscope to detect bacteria or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism responsible for infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine which antibiotics are most effective against the identified pathogen. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of rectal infections, helping to guide effective clinical management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948160106651,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8yxjgh8yxjgh8yxj.png?v=1770208961"},{"product_id":"sputum-gram-stain-only","title":"Sputum – Gram Stain Only","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSputum – Gram Stain Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sputum \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have symptoms such as productive cough, fever, chest pain, or shortness of breath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA healthcare provider suspects a bacterial lower respiratory tract infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not responding to initial treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sputum – Gram Stain Only test involves microscopic examination of a sputum sample using a Gram stain technique to detect and classify bacteria. 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A sputum sample is examined under a microscope to assess sample quality and detect bacteria or inflammatory cells, followed by culture to identify the specific organism causing infection. Sensitivity testing is then performed to determine which antibiotics are most effective against the identified pathogen. 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