{"product_id":"marcons-nasopharyngeal-bacterial-and-fungal-culture-3418","title":"MARCoNS Nasopharyngeal – Bacterial \u0026 Fungal Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eMultiple Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (MARCoNS) is a type of antibiotic-resistant staph infection that typically colonises deep within the nasal passages. These bacteria are resistant to multiple antibiotics due to their ability to develop resistance and adapt to various environments, making infections challenging to treat. MARCoNS can significantly impact health, contributing to chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and systemic issues. Testing for MARCoNS is particularly relevant for individuals exposed to mould, as well as those who are immunocompromised, have diabetes, or have undergone frequent antibiotic treatments. The test involves culturing bacteria and fungi from nasal swab samples to identify MARCoNS and other microbial pathogens. Results from this test can guide tailored therapeutic strategies, addressing the infection and any underlying mould-related complications, helping to improve patient outcomes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nasal Swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.35.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-7 Business Days (for bacterial) 21-28 Business Days (for fungal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMulti Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-and-Dietary-Symptoms.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional and Dietary Symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronic Fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronic health issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronic sinusitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequent antibiotic use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHormonal imbalances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmunocompromised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMould exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespiratory issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3418-MARCONS-BACTERIAL-FUNGAL-CULTURE-1.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3418-Nasopharyngeal-Bacterial-Fungal-Culture-3-1.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256756109374,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-3418","price":441.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_e6f9811a-edd4-4785-87d6-c22868ac3e49.png?v=1787889946","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/marcons-nasopharyngeal-bacterial-and-fungal-culture-3418","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}