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TEST : C/S (BLOOD)
OTHER NAME :

Blood Culture and Sensitivity
PATIENTS PREPARATION :

No Fasting (FOODS AND DRINKS ALLOWED)
INTENDED USE :

• Microbial culture is a test done to determine the type of microorganism that is causing illness or infection.
• Sensitivity or Susceptibility test determines which antimicrobial agent will inhibit the growth of the detected microorganism causing the illness or infection.
• Results from these tests will help determine which drugs are most likely to be effective in treating a patient’s infection.
SPECIMEN : Blood
VOLUME :

• ARD: 5 – 10 mL
• Thioglycollate: 1 mL
SPECIMEN CONTAINER : • ARD
• Thioglycollate
NORMAL RANGE : NEGATIVE: AFTER 48 hours                                            POSITIVE: Additional 2-3 days from the day suspected significant bacterial growth is detected