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Culture & Sensitivity - Aerobic Bacteria Stool Test

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Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic bacteria - Stool Overview

Gastrointestinal infections can present commonly as diarrhoea or dysentery. Commonest symptom is change in frequency and consistency of stool. In dysentery in addition blood or mucus is present. These infections are often caused by bacteria but can also be caused by virus, fungi and parasites. This test cultures stool samples of the patient to identify the causative bacterium and also to establish as to which antibiotic can be used to treat the infection.

Created by: Dr.Shibani R  Medical Writer,  Medical Affairs

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Culture & Sensitivity - Aerobic Bacteria Stool Test Price

Metropolis Healthcare is a leading diagnostics centre and pathology lab in India equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies that provides the Culture & Sensitivity - Aerobic Bacteria Stool Test with a clear pricing structure.

The Culture & Sensitivity - Aerobic Bacteria Stool Test Price in Mumbai is ₹ 1,090 .

We are committed to deliver accurate and quality results from the best labs in India with complete transparency regarding test cost and turnaround time. No matter where you are, we strive to offer patients high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

This test is done to culture bacterium responsible for causing diarrhoea/ dysentery and also to establish the antibiotics that can be used against that bacterium. The symptoms include change in frequency, volume and consistency of stool. Dysentery may be accompanied by pain in abdomen and fever.

This test establishes presence or absence of bacterial growth in stool sample. If significant growth is found then antibiotic susceptibility testing is also done.

This test requires stool sample. Patient will be offered a container to collect the stool sample

No growth or insignificant growth

No growth/ Insignificant growth: This means that bacterium aetiology in the sample could not be established. Significant Growth: This means that a pathogenic bacterium was isolated from the sample. The sensitivity of the bacterium towards various antibiotics is also reported. The result have to be correlated clinically and other laboratory finding. Results may be false negative if the patient is on antibiotics

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