Culture & Sensitivity - Aerobic bacteria, Blood single bottle

Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic Bacteria Blood Single Bottle Overview

The culture & sensitivity, aerobic bacteria blood single bottle is a diagnostic test that identifies aerobic bacteria or fungi present in the bloodstream. It determines the most effective antibiotics for treating the infection, helping doctors provide targeted therapy.

Bacterial infection of blood or bacteremia occurs most often secondary to a lung, urinary tract, skin or other infections. Patient can have fever, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing among other symptoms. Early diagnosis is crucial and life saving. It is caused by multiple pathogens but commonly due to pyogenic bacteria, most commonly Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella or E. coli. This test cultures blood sample from 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