What happens if the swab is positive?
You will be contacted by letter to inform you of your positive result. PLEASE DO NOT WORRY if your results are positive. You will be asked to start a treatment programme, which needs to be used for 5 days. This will include an antiseptic body wash for your whole body including your hair and a cream to put in your nose three times a day. This will make sure that we have reduced the possibility of the MRSA germ causing you and others any problems during your hospital stay. The letter that you receive will advise you to contact your GP to obtain your treatment and further advice. This is so that you can start your treatment 5 days before you are due to come into hospital for your operation. A letter explaining this will also be sent to your GP to inform them that you have had a positive MRSA swab and that you need to start the treatment programme.
