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How long does it take to test mrsa?
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Mrsa: Cultures can take 2-3 days. There are rapid PCR tests that can be available within a day.
Answered 1/16/2019
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Wound culture: A test of the skin or a wound (called a culture) will take 2-3 days at the lab.
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