What does it measure?

This test establishes presence or absence bacteria on the central line tip. In case bacterium is isolated then antibiotic susceptibility testing is also done.

What to expect during the test?

This test tip of the central line. Sample is collected by the doctor and send to lab in sterile container

What if results are Present/ Absent?

No growth: This means that bacterium could not be isolated from the tip Significant Growth: This means that bacterium was isolated from the sample (?15 cfu). 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.

Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic bacteria Central Line Catheter Tip in Rajkot

Also known as: Culture & Sensitivity - Aerobic bacteria, Central Line Catheter Tip

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Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic bacteria - Central Line Catheter Tip Overview

During hospitalization, for better care of the patients, certain indwelling devices, for e.g., foleys catheter, central venous line catheter, are used. These devices can also increase chances of infection. Bacteremia can occur in patients with central line catheter. 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 central venous line tip from the patient to identify the causative bacterium and also to establish as to which antibiotic can be used to treat the infection.

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Culture & Sensitivity - Aerobic bacteria, Central Line Catheter Tip Price in Rajkot

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