{"product_id":"pus-swab-mc-s","title":"Pus 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\u003ePus Swab – MC\u0026amp;S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pus 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 a wound, abscess, or skin lesion producing pus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have signs of infection such as redness, swelling, pain, or fever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not responding to initial antibiotic treatment.\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 Pus Swab – Microscopy, Culture and Sensitivity (MC\u0026amp;S) test is used to investigate infections of wounds, abscesses, or skin lesions. A pus 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. This test supports accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of skin and soft tissue infections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948136611995,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"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","url":"https:\/\/www.get-tested.co.za\/products\/pus-swab-mc-s","provider":"Get Tested South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}