Blood Culture & Sensitivity Test | Lahalak Platform
Comprehensive diagnosis of blood infections by identifying the causative bacteria or fungi and selecting the optimal antibiotic to effectively eliminate them, ensuring rapid and life-saving treatment.
Prices starts from: 156.25 SAR
Scientific name: Blood Culture and Sensitivity
The diagnostic package includes two consecutive stages: First, blood culture using aerobic and anaerobic media to incubate blood samples and detect the growth of microorganisms causing bloodstream infections. Second, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) for any isolated organism to determine the most effective antibiotics or antifungals again...
Service type
Laboratory test (Culture)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Prices
Starting from
156.25
SAR
Included Services
- Blood culture in aerobic and anaerobic media.
- Selection and identification of isolated microbes.
- Antibiotic/antifungal sensitivity test.
- Consult a microbiologist or infectious disease specialist to interpret the overall results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Fasting is not required. It is of utmost importance to collect the sample before administering the first dose of antibiotics, if possible, as this may reduce the chances of microbial growth.
- Timing of collection: It is preferable to collect the sample during the peak of fever or chills, when the number of microbes in the blood is at its highest levels.
- Thorough sterilization of the blood collection site using a disinfectant (such as chlorhexidine) to reduce the risk of sample contamination is mandatory.
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