About This Test
A Culture & Sensitivity test is a laboratory test used to:
1. Detect and grow microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) from a sample
2. Identify the organism
3. Determine which antibiotics or antifungals will effectively kill or stop that organism.
It is one of the most important diagnostic tools for infectious diseases. Culture & Sensitivity can be done on many sample types like sputum, urine, pus, wound swab, cervical/vaginal swab etc. This test helps to identify the causative organism and helps to give the proper antibiotic treatment.
Test Parameters (4)
- CULTURE RESULT
- METHOD
- ORGANISMS
- TYPE OF SPECIMEN
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
give sample before anti biotic
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 and Sensitivity (C&S) test used to detect microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) in a patient sample and determine which antibiotics or antifungal drugs can effectively treat them.
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.
