Blood Culture & Sensitivity (Manual) (MI0006)

Description

Blood Culture & Sensitivity (C/S) is a microbiological test used to detect the presence of bacteria or fungi in the bloodstream. It helps diagnose serious infections such as bacteremia, septicemia, and sepsis, and determines the most effective antibiotics by performing antimicrobial sensitivity testing. This test is essential for guiding targeted treatment, monitoring response to therapy, and preventing antibiotic resistance. Blood samples are usually collected before starting antibiotic therapy to ensure accurate results.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

Collect sample using strict aseptic technique
Preferably collect before antibiotic therapy
If patient is already on antibiotics, mention drug name and time of last dose
Multiple samples from different venipuncture sites increase yield

Parameters Covered

MICROBIOLOGY

- Bacteriology

रु 2,000

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Blood Culture & Sensitivity (Manual) (MI0006)

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