Marcons Nasal Swab

This test identifies MARCoNS bacteria and mold in the nasal cavity, providing susceptibility profiles to guide treatment for symptoms like sinus pressure, headaches, and facial pain.

MARCoNS and Mold Culture with Identification:

MARCoNS stand for multiple antibiotic resistant coagulase negative staph. It is a newly discovered and understood bacteria, an antibiotic-resistant form of staph MARCoNS can be found in your nasal cavity. MARCoNS itself is not an infection. However, colonization may lead to an infection, causing inflammation and health issues.

Nares Bacterial Culture (includes MARCoNS & other pathogens):

We identify organisms and provide susceptibility profiles.

Nares Fungal Culture:

We identify fungus including mold and yeast from the same swab submitted for bacterial culture.  

MARCoNs often presents as sinus symptoms. This is often the case in those exposed to mold.

As a result, you may have symptoms that include headaches, facial pain, sinus pressure, tooth pain, and others.