SPECIAL MICROBIOLOGY
Culture growth for identification
Also Known As:
Culture growth for identification
About This Test
A Culture Growth for Identification test is a microbiology procedure used to:
1. Allow microorganisms to grow (culture)
2. Identify which organism is present
(bacteria, fungi, or yeast)
This test tells what organism is causing an infection, but it does NOT test antibiotic sensitivity unless specifically requested as Culture & Sensitivity (C/S).
Test Parameters (2)
- CULTURE RESULT
- ORGANISMS
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
Special Microbiology refers to a branch of microbiology that focuses on identifying, studying, and analyzing microorganisms that are not routinely detected in standard microbiology tests.
Report in 2 days.
This test take longer time because it involve growing the actual microorganisms and the process is slow.
The culture growth for identification test is a laboratory procedure where microorganisms from a patient sample are grown in special media and then analyzed to identify the exact species.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
