Nail Infection Home Test – by MicroGenDx
Nail Infection Home Test – by MicroGenDx

Nail Infection Home Test – by MicroGenDx

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When a nail infection just will not go away — whether your toe or finger nail has become thick, discoloured, crumbly or peeling — it can be hard to know what is really behind it. The Nail Infection Home Test – NailKEY by MicroGenDx is an at-home diagnostic kit that helps you find out exactly which bacteria or fungus is in your nail sample so you and your healthcare provider can make better decisions about treatment.

✅ Uses advanced DNa testing methods (qPCR and NGS) to detect fungal and bacterial pathogens in nail infections. 
✅ Ideal for onychomycosis, chronic, mixed, or low-abundance cases, especially when cultures are negative or inconclusive.

DELIVERY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE – Please note – if you wish to order this test for any of the following countries you will need to contact us first for a shipping quote info@mybodyfabulous.co.uk - Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates & USA

Test information

  • If you are ordering tests for more than one person in the same household, please select a quantity of 1 per individual so that we can record a complete medical history for everyone.

Prices

  • Lab test results Only - £550
  • Lab test results & personalised written report – £570
  • Lab test results & 30 minute Zoom call – £590
  • Lab test results & 30 minute Zoom call & personalised written report following your call – £610
£550.00
 
 

This test is suitable for any age.

NailKey is ideal for patients with long-standing or recurrent nail symptoms where standard treatments or cultures have failed to provide clarity.

Turnaround time - approximately 2 weeks from sample received

Tested Biomarkers:

Total 16S Bacterial Load - qPCR Panel
Quinolone resistance - qPCR Panel
Methicillin resistance - qPCR Panel
Vancomycin resistance - qPCR Panel
Beta-lactam resistance - qPCR Panel
Carbapenem resistance - qPCR Panel
Macrolide resistance - qPCR Panel
Aminoglycoside resistance - qPCR Panel
Tetracycline resistance - qPCR Panel
Bactrim resistance - qPCR Panel
Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase CTX-M resistance - qPCR Panel
Enterococcus faecalis - qPCR Panel
Streptococcus agalactiae (group B) - qPCR Panel
Streptococcus pyogenes (group A) - qPCR panel
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - qPCR panel
Staphylococcus aureus - qPCR panel
Candida albicans - qPCR Panel
Trichophyton rubrum - qPCR Panel
NGS compares the DNA to a library of over 50
000 microbial species to identify any microbe present in the sample

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Frequently asked question

If you do not order a Lab Only Report then in addition to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in the package prices:

A) Follow up personalised written report produced by our clinical team highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice plus links to supplement protocols, specific doses and any further testing requirements. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.

OR

B) Follow up 30-minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the lab has completed your results you will be sent these via email with a link to book a time and day online. You will also then be given the option to upgrade your 30-minute call to a 45-minute call for an additional £30 if you wish. During the call your practitioner will explain the results in more detail and what they mean for you. After your call you are sent a personalised list of supplements & the dose your practitioner advises with links to purchase from our supplements store.

OR

C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).

Consider NailKey in cases of onychomycosis and chronic nail infections.

Ideal for patients with long-standing or recurrent nail symptoms where standard treatments or cultures have failed to provide clarity.

Useful when prior antifungal or antibiotic use may have suppressed microbial growth, making conventional testing unreliable.

Provides accurate pathogen identification, detecting both common and rare bacterial or fungal species, including those difficult to culture, ensuring more precise treatment planning.

High sensitivity makes it valuable in identifying multiple pathogens in the same sample, which may contribute to persistent or atypical presentations.

Your kit is posted to you from the UK within 24-48 hours of ordering so you should receive your test kit within a few days via DHL. You can then arrange for DHL to collect your samples using the free returns service. If you are ordering from outside the UK we will ship via DHL or Fedex with free return labels.

Store samples in the fridge until ready to ship. Ensure you return your sample between a Monday and Wednesday Only

Do not take antibiotics or use topical antifungals within 2 days prior to sample collection. For best results, you should be off antibiotics for at least 48 hours before sample collection. However, if this is not possible, the test can still be performed.

All samples are destroyed after 6 months. Your DNA or data is never shared or sold. We use secure, encrypted servers and anonymised barcoding to ensure your privacy and security at every step.