Wound & nail diagnostics
Know what’s in the wound before you treat it
Chronic and slow-healing wounds, and stubborn nail infections, are often caused by more than one organism. Our molecular wound and nail testing pinpoints the bacterial or fungal pathogens involved so treatment can be targeted.
Why molecular testing for wounds and nails
Traditional cultures depend on organisms growing in the lab, which takes time and can miss difficult-to-grow pathogens. Molecular (PCR) testing detects pathogen DNA directly and can identify multiple organisms at once, giving wound care teams and podiatry practices a clearer picture sooner.
- Wound testing helps identify the bacteria behind chronic, diabetic, pressure or post-surgical wounds that aren’t healing as expected.
- Nail testing helps distinguish fungal from bacterial causes of nail infection, so the right therapy is chosen the first time.
- Results within 24 hours of the specimen’s arrival at our laboratory.
Ordering
Order with our laboratory requisition form or by fax, EMR or secure email. Need collection supplies? Use our supply order form, or call us to discuss specimen collection for your practice.
Wound and nail testing questions
How long do wound and nail PCR results take?
Precision Labs provides molecular results within 24 hours of the specimen arriving at our laboratory.
Can PCR detect both bacteria and fungi?
Yes. Our wound and nail diagnostics are designed to pinpoint bacterial or fungal pathogens, which helps guide targeted treatment.