Are You a Silent MRSA Carrier? Find Out with At-Home Testing in the UK

Do healthy people carry MRSA without knowing?

Yes – in fact, being an MRSA carrier is surprisingly common in the UK, even when you feel perfectly healthy. MRSA likes to live harmlessly in the nose or groin. But for hospitals, care homes, and families of people with weaker immune systems, undetected carriers are a key way MRSA spreads.

What are the dangers if I’m a silent carrier?

• You may pass MRSA on to more vulnerable people
• Routine procedures (like surgery) become higher risk
• MRSA outbreaks can require hospital isolation and extra treatment

Who should consider an MRSA home test?

• Anyone recently in hospital, surgery or care settings
• Frequent visitors to vulnerable relatives (elderly, immunosuppressed)
• NHS staff, carers, teachers or nursery workers

Having fast, reliable answers can help you break the chain of infection. You can read more at the NHS: MRSA.

How does the At-Home MRSA PCR Nose & Groin Swab Test Kit work?

Using our two purple-cap Amies medium swabs, you gently sample both nostrils and your groin at home. The swabs go in a prepaid envelope to our trusted UK lab, and you receive accurate PCR results within just 1 day of arrival.

"Knowledge is power. By testing, you protect not just yourself but your community."

Taking action: next steps for UK patients

• Review good hygiene tips with your household
• Order your MRSA Home Nose & Groin Swab Test Kit from Mayfield Clinic
• If you prefer, book an in-person blood test at Mayfield Clinic

Fast testing gives you peace of mind, especially if you work with patients or vulnerable groups.