Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic bacteria Blood single bottle

This test is done to find the causative agent of bacteraemia. The test also establishes the antibiotics that can be used against the isolated causative agent.

This test establishes presence or absence bacteria in blood. In case bacterium is isolated then antibiotic susceptibility testing is also done.

This test requires 10 ml of blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in blood culture bottle.

No growth

No growth: This means that bacterium could not be isolated from the collected sample Growth: This means that bacterium was isolated from the sample. The sensitivity of the bacterium towards various antibiotics is also reported. The result have to be correlated clinically in case a skin commensal is isolated. Results may be false negative under the following conditions: 1. Patient is on antibiotics 2. Infection due to a fastidious or anaerobic bacterium (this test is for routine aerobic bacteria only) Results may be false positive if contamination occurs while collecting the sample

Culture & sensitivity, aerobic bacteria blood single bottle is a diagnostic test that identifies aerobic bacteria or fungi in the blood and determines the most effective antibiotics for treating the resulting infection.

Metropolis Healthcare offers a convenient home collection service for the culture & sensitivity, aerobic bacteria blood single bottle test. A trained phlebotomist will come to your doorstep to collect the blood sample, ensuring comfort and safety while maintaining high standards of sample handling and testing accuracy.

This test is used to diagnose bloodstream infections caused by aerobic bacteria or fungi and guide the selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy based on the sensitivity results.

Anyone suspected of having a bloodstream infection based on clinical symptoms such as fever, chills, or other signs of infection is eligible for this test.

The benefits include early detection and proper treatment of life-threatening bloodstream infections, identification of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and guidance on selecting the most effective antibiotic therapy for the specific pathogen.

This test is typically performed only when clinically indicated, based on symptoms suggesting a bloodstream infection. It is not a routine screening test.

The test should be done whenever symptoms suggest a possible bloodstream infection, as determined by a healthcare professional. The timing of the test depends on the clinical situation.

No, fasting is not required for this test. The blood sample can be collected at any time when a bloodstream infection is suspected.

The main precaution is to ensure that the venipuncture site is thoroughly cleaned with alcohol and antiseptic to prevent contamination of the blood sample. No other specific precautions are generally needed.

The key parameters included are the presence of aerobic bacteria or fungi in the blood, the specific type of pathogen identified, and the sensitivity of the pathogen to various antibiotics.

The test involves collecting a blood sample using sterile technique, inoculating the sample into a culture bottle that supports the growth of aerobic bacteria and fungi, incubating the culture, and then identifying the specific pathogen and testing its antibiotic sensitivity.

This test should be done when a healthcare professional suspects a bloodstream infection based on the patient's symptoms and clinical presentation. It is not a routine test.

The culture becomes positive when bacteria or fungi grow in the culture medium. This can occur within 24-72 hours of incubation, but some slow-growing organisms may take longer to be detected.

The entire process, from sample collection to final results, typically takes 5-7 days. Preliminary results may be available within 24-72 hours, but the complete antibiotic sensitivity results require more time.

The reports for the culture & sensitivity, aerobic bacteria blood single bottle are usually available within a week, depending on the lab's turnaround time. Your healthcare provider will inform you about the expected timeline for receiving the results.