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NailKey - MicroGenDx Labs - Nail Tissue
NailKey - MicroGenDx Labs - Nail Tissue
If discoloured, thickened or brittle nails are affecting your confidence — and nothing seems to help — then knowing the exact microbial cause can make all the difference. The NailKEY by MicroGenDx home test brings professional-grade diagnostic technology into your hands. Rather than relying on traditional cultures that often miss hard-to-grow organisms, this test analyses DNA from your nail sample using qPCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS) to detect a broad range of fungi and bacteria associated with nail infections.
✅ Analyses DNA from your nail sample
✅ Ideal for onychomycosis, chronic, mixed, or low-abundance cases, especially when cultures are negative or inconclusive.
You will be asked to fill out a patient form at checkout which will give us more information on your symptoms, current medications and supplement intake.
Lab Test Results Only - no support = £550
Lab Test Results & Personalised Written Report with Supplement List = £570
Lab Test Results & 30 Minute Zoom Call = £590
Lab Test Results & 30 Minute Zoom Call & Personalised Written Report with Supplement List = £610
This test is suitable from any age.
NailKey delivers advanced diagnostics of onychomycosis and chronic nail infections. It detects both bacterial and fungal pathogens, Ideal for complex, treatment-resistant, or mixed infections where conventional diagnostics may miss the cause. The qPCR report quantifies bacterial load, identifies key pathogens, and screens for 17 antimicrobial resistance genes. The NGS report builds on this with high-resolution sequencing, identifying over 50,000 microbial species for broader pathogen insight and more informed treatment planning.
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
DELIVERY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE – Please note we can ship this test to most countries so just select your country at checkout, but if you live in any of the following countries you will need to contact us first for a shipping quote - Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates & USA - info@mybodyfabulous.co.uk
FAQs
Q. How do you support me with my results?
If you have not ordered the Lab Result Only, 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 included. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.
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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. This is for your convenience. You are of course welcome to purchase supplements elsewhere. You will also be provided with a list of follow up tests should this be required plus a copy of your recorded zoom call which you can download and keep.
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C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).
Q. When should you consider this test?
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.
Q. What is the process?
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.
